aversive
Dictionary:
a·ver·sive (ə-vûr'sĭv, -zĭv) 
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adj.
Causing avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior by using an unpleasant or punishing stimulus, as in techniques of behavior modification.
aversively a·ver'sive·ly adv.
aversiveness a·ver'sive·ness n.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
tending to repel or dissuade
Pertains to noun: aversion (meaning #1)
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 | Coercive behavior (in medicine) |
| approach-avoidance conflict |
| negative reinforcement |
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