I. -siv, -ziv adjective
Etymology: Latin avers us + English -ive
1. : showing aversion : characterized by aversion
2. : tending to avert : for the purpose of averting
aversive magic to drive off evil
II. adjective
: tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus
behavior modification by aversive stimulation
aversive conditioning
• aver·sive·ly -lē adverb
• aver·sive·ness noun