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a·ver·sive (

-vûr

v, -z

adj.

Causing avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior by using an unpleasant or punishing stimulus, as in techniques of behavior modification.

a·versive·ly adv.

a·versive·ness n.

aversive [əˈvɜːsɪv]

adj

tending to dissuade or repel

aversively adv

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Adj.

aversive - tending to repel or dissuade; "aversive conditioning"

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