a·ver·sive

(ə-vûr′sĭv, -zĭv)

adj.

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

a·ver′sive·ly adv.

a·ver′sive·ness n.

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aversive

(əˈvɜːsɪv)

adj

tending to dissuade or repel

aˈversively adv

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a•ver•sive

(əˈvɜr sɪv, -zɪv)

adj.

1. of or pertaining to aversion.

2. of or pertaining to aversive conditioning.

3. a reprimand, punishment, or agent used in aversive conditioning.

[1590–1600]

a•ver′sive•ly, adv.

a•ver′sive•ness, n.

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Adj.

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

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aversif

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