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dissuasive

UK
/dɪˈsweɪsɪv/
US
/dɪˈsweɪsɪv/

Translations

dissuasiveadjective
more dissuasive
Comp.
most dissuasive
Super.
UK
/dɪˈsweɪsɪv/
US
/dɪˈsweɪsɪv/
The dissuasive measures were effective in preventing the crime.
Отпугивающие меры были эффективны в предотвращении преступления.
The dissuasive effect of the new policy was evident.
Сдерживающий эффект новой политики был очевиден.
Additional translations
предупреждающий
устрашающий
Synonyms
disheartening
frustrating
deterrent
discouraging
preventive
Antonyms
persuasive

Definitions

dissuasiveadjective
Tending to discourage or deter someone from taking a particular action.
The dissuasive warnings on the cigarette packs were meant to prevent people from smoking.
Intended to deter crime, aggression, or undesirable behaviour through the threat of negative consequences; deterrent.
The government adopted a dissuasive policy of heavy fines to curb tax evasion.
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