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dissuasive

adjective

deterring from action

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪˈsweɪzɪv

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. deterring from action

    “dissuasive advice”

In context

Example Sentences

dissuasive advice
made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand

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