Definition of DEHORTATIVE

dehortative

Meanings

Plural: dehortatives

Adj

  • Dissuasive.
  • Indicating a negative imperative or cautionary sense.

Noun

  • Anything that serves to dissuade; a disincentive or discouragement.
  • A syntactic marker, word, or phrase that indicates a dehortative sense.

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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