Dissuasive: alternatives and connections

That conveys admonition; warning or reproving; as, an admonitory glance.

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That conveys admonition; warning or reproving; as, an admonitory glance.

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Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals.

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Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals.

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of Discourage

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of Discourage

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Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct.

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Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct.

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Giving admonition; instructing by way of caution; warning.

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Giving admonition; instructing by way of caution; warning.

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of Warn

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of Warn

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To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc.

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To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc.

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of Discourage

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of Discourage

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Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; as, persuasive eloquence.

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Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; as, persuasive eloquence.

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