Dissuasive and Encouraging

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Dissuasive adjective - Deterring from action.

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Encouraging is an antonym for dissuasive.

Nearby Words: dissuade, dissuasion, dissuading

Encouraging adjective - Giving courage or confidence or hope.

Usage example: encouraging advances in medical research

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Dissuasive is an antonym for encouraging.

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