n. A dissuasive. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
This virtuous and reasonable person, however, has ill luck in all his dissuasories. Jeffrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Persuasive. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. suasorius: cf. F. suasoire. ] Tending to persuade; suasive. [ 1913 Webster ]