Synonyms of the word

dissuasive

• adj. Tending to dissuade, or divert form a measure or purpose; dehortatory.
• n. That which dissuades; a disincentive.

admonitory

• adj. Of or pertaining to an admonition.

cautionary

• adj. Serving to caution or warn; admonitory.
• adj. Serving to ward off; preventive.
• adj. (obsolete) Held as security or hostage.

discouraging

• v. present participle of discourage.
• adj. that causes discouragement.
• n. discouragement.

exemplary

• adj. Deserving honour, respect and admiration.
• adj. Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated.
• adj. Ideal or perfect.
• adj. Serving as a warning; monitory.
• n. (obsolete) An example, or typical instance; an exemplar.
• n. (obsolete) A copy of a book or writing.

monitory

• adj. giving admonition and warning.
• n. a written letter giving admonition.

warning

• v. present participle of warn.
• n. The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
• n. Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.
• interj. Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.