DISSUASIVES Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word dissuasives. (close relations)
Definition of DISSUASIVES
dissuasive
Best Alternative Words for DISSUASIVES
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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 | ||||||||
disincentive | nounn | |||||||
noun • a negative motivational influence | ||||||||
off-putting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing annoyance or repugnance • tending to repel | ||||||||
preventive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • tending to prevent or hinder noun • remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • an agent or device intended to prevent conception adjective satellite • preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease | ||||||||
deterring | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
dissuading | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
inhibiting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something • limit, block, or decrease the action or function of • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally |