aversive
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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.
n. 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. | 1. | aversive - tending to repel or dissuade; "aversive conditioning" |
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