DISSUASIVES

Noun

dissuasives

plural of dissuasive

Source: Wiktionary


DISSUASIVE

Dis*sua"sive, a.

Definition: Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice.

– n.

Definition: A dissuasive argument or counsel; dissuasion; dehortation. Prynne.

– Dis*sua"sive*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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