# dissuasive

> English word · Adjective · IPA /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/

## Definitions
1. Tending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory.

## Etymology
From Middle French dissuasif.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/dissuasive