Meaning of the word dissuasive in English

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dissuasive

US /dɪˈsweɪ.sɪv/
UK /dɪˈsweɪ.sɪv/

Adjective

1.

making you not want to do something:

Example:
Several studies have shown that harsher sentences have no real dissuasive effect.
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