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dissuasive
adjective
uk /dɪˈsweɪ.sɪv/ us /dɪˈsweɪ.sɪv/
making you not want to do something:
Several studies have shown that harsher sentences have no real dissuasive effect.
Very high tax rates on imported works of art are dissuasive.
The current penalties do not appear to be very dissuasive.
The penalties provided must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive.
A hostile protest environment was highly dissuasive to those considering voicing their legitimate and peaceful dissent.
This new law adds several dissuasive sanctions for serious infringements.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Urging & persuading
ambulance-chasing
argumentation
badger
be/go on at someoneidiom
blag
blagger
go on
hortatory
hustle
incitation
incitement
influencer
jockey
sucker
sway
unconvinced
unpersuaded
unpersuasive
unsalable
unsaleable
Related word
dissuade Oppositepersuasive
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