Definition of dissuasion Dissuasion

dis•sua•sion

We found 6 definitions of dissuasion from 4 different sources.

What does dissuasion mean?

Noun Plural: dissuasions
dissuasion - persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action
		communicating, communication something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
dissuasion - a communication that dissuades you
		discouragement the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft"

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dissuasion (n.)
The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing; dehortation.
dissuasion (n.)
A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a dissuasive.