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dissuasively

[/dɪˈsweɪsɪvli/]
adverb
de forma dissuasiva
1. in a manner that discourages or deters someone from doing something
She spoke dissuasively about the dangers of the journey.
Ela falou de forma dissuasiva sobre os perigos da jornada.
2. in a way that persuades against an action or decision
The evidence presented dissuasively argued against the proposal.
A evidência apresentada argumentou de forma dissuasiva contra a proposta.
Synonyms
discaraginglydeterrentlypersuasively againstdissuadingly
Antonyms
persuasivelyencouraginglyinduceingly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma dissuasiva
standard usage
Portugal
de maneira dissuasiva
slightly more formal variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

talk someone out of something
put someone off
discourage from proceeding
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