dissuasion — meaning in English

English meaning

• deterrence noun The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
• dissuasion noun the act or an instance of dissuading

Senses

dissuasion is used for these senses in English:

• dissuasion the act or an instance of dissuading

deterrence — full definition

1. noun The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
2. noun An action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
3. noun The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
4. noun Nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.