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Dissuasion Definition & Meaning

dissuasion
noun
  1. a communication that dissuades you
  2. persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action

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Frequently asked questions

What does dissuasion mean?
a communication that dissuades you persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action
What part of speech is dissuasion?
Dissuasion is a noun.
How many definitions does dissuasion have?
Dissuasion has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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