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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the act or an instance of dissuading countable, uncountable
2. 2
   persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action wordnet
3. 3
   a communication that dissuades you wordnet

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deterrencedeterrencedeterrent

Antonyms

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persuasion

Etymology

From Middle English dissuasioun, from Middle French dissuasion.

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