noun
dissuasion
Dissuasion (noun) means the act of persuading someone not to do something.
noun
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The act of persuading someone not to do something.
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Etymology
This word comes from Middle English dissuasioun, from Middle French dissuasion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dissuasion?
"dissuasion" (noun) means the act of persuading someone not to do something.
What is the opposite of dissuasion?
The opposite of "dissuasion" is persuasion.