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Dissuasive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having the effect of discouraging or preventing someone from taking a particular course of action

Sense 1: Causing someone to reconsider their decisions or plans

Example sentence 1: Her dissuasive words made him think twice about quitting his job.

Example sentence 2: The dissuasive measures taken by the government aimed to reduce crime rates.

Sense 2: Rejecting or deterring someone from a certain belief or opinion

Example sentence 1: The dissuasive arguments presented during the debate swayed many voters.

Example sentence 2: The dissuasive feedback from the professor discouraged her from pursuing a career in art.

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