Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Dissuasive · Dis·sua·sive · IPA /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/ 01 a. Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice. 1. Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice.