Associations to the word «Dissuasion»

Wiktionary

DISSUASION, noun. The act or an instance of dissuading

Dictionary definition

DISSUASION, noun. A communication that dissuades you.
DISSUASION, noun. Persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action.

Wise words

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