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dissuasion Definition

dis·suasion (di swā′z̸hən)

noun

the act of dissuading

Etymology: ME dissuasioun < L dissuasio

dissuasion Synonyms

dissuasion

n.

discouragement, deterrence, check; see impediment 1, restraint 2.

dissuasion Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

Browse dictionary entries near dissuasion

  1. ‹ dissuade
  2. ‹ dissonant
  3. ‹ dissonance
  4. ‹ dissolvent
  5. ‹ dissolve
  6. ‹ dissolution
  7. ‹ dissolute
  8. ‹ dissoluble
  9. ‹ dissociation
  10. ‹ dissociate
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