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DISSUASIVE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word dissuasive. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word dissuasive. (close relations)
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coercive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving or intended to coerce

deterrent
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

adjective satellite

• tending to deter

discouraging
adjectiveadj
adjective

• depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

adjective satellite

• expressing disapproval in order to dissuade

intimidating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• discouraging through fear

off-putting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing annoyance or repugnance

• tending to repel

repressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restrictive of action

deterring
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

inhibitive
adjectiveadj
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preventing
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

Alternatives for COERCIVE

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