About The Word Dissuasion
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Dissuasion
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What's The Definition Of Dissuasion?
[n] deterrence by argument or reasoning or entreaty
[n] persuasion not to do something; the act of talking someone out of an intended course of action [n] a communication that dissuades you Synonyms | Synonyms for Dissuasion: Related Terms | Find terms related to Dissuasion: See Also | deterrence | discouragement | expostulation | objection | persuasion | remonstrance | suasion Dissuasion In Webster's Dictionary \Dis*sua"sion\, n. [L. dissuasio: cf. F. dissuasion.
See {Dissuade}.]
1. The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing;
dehortation.
In spite of all the dissuasions of his friends.
--Boyle.
2. A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a
dissuasive.
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