dissuasive

Meanings

Plural: dissuasives

Adjective

deterring from action
- "dissuasive advice"
- "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand"

Adj

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

Noun

That which dissuades; a disincentive.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French dissuasif.

Antonyms

persuasive

Scrabble Score: 14

dissuasive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dissuasive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dissuasive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

dissuasive is a valid Words With Friends word