dehortative (0 synonym found)

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Definition of dehortative:

(adj) : Dissuasive.
(n) : Anything that serves to dissuade; a disincentive or discouragement.
(adj) : (grammar) Indicating a negative imperative or cautionary sense.
(n) : (grammar) A syntactic marker, word, or phrase that indicates a dehortative sense.

Definition of dehortative:

(adj) : Dissuasive.
(n) : Anything that serves to dissuade; a disincentive or discouragement.
(adj) : (grammar) Indicating a negative imperative or cautionary sense.
(n) : (grammar) A syntactic marker, word, or phrase that indicates a dehortative sense.

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