The heavy fines were meant to be dissuasive, but many small businesses still risked violating the regulation.

The harsh penalties proved a dissuasive to would-be vandals.

The city installed several dissuasives along the waterfront to prevent illegal parking.

The security guard shook his head dissuasively when the tourists asked to enter the restricted area.

The policy's dissuadiveness was questioned by experts who feared it would unfairly punish minor offenses.

Her calm dissuasion prevented him from making a costly investment.

Despite numerous dissuations from his friends, he decided to travel alone to the remote island.