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.
aversively a·ver'sive·ly adv.
aversiveness a·ver'sive·ness n.
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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