What does "dissuasion" mean?

the act or an instance of dissuading

How do you pronounce "dissuasion"?

Pronounced //dɪˈsweɪʒən//.

Common synonyms include: deterrence, deterrent, deterrent, deterrents, deterring, discourage effort.

/dɪˈsweɪʒən/ noun

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Noun

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

From Middle English dissuasioun, from Middle French dissuasion.