Etymology

dissuasive

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Today it means: Tending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory. Full definition →

Middle French dissuasif
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  1. Middle French · derived fromdissuasif
  2. English todaydissuasive

From Middle French dissuasif.

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