Dissuasive and Meddlesome

Dissuasive

Dissuasive adjective - Deterring from action.

Meddlesome and dissuasive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Meddlesome" instead an adjective "Dissuasive".

Nearby Words: dissuade, dissuasion, dissuading

Meddlesome

Meddlesome adjective - Thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited.

Dissuasive and meddlesome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dissuasive" instead an adjective "Meddlesome".

Nearby Words: meddle, meddled
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