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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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