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dissuasion

[ dih-swey-zhuhn ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of dissuading.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dissuasion1

1520–30; < Latin dissuāsiōn- (stem of dissuāsiō ) a speaking against, equivalent to dissuās ( us ) (past participle of dissuādēre; dissuād- ( dissuade ) + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion

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Example Sentences

It is, therefore, peculiarly necessary to those not easily reached by other forms of warning and dissuasion.

This was a step which needed a vast deal of dissuasion on the part of his generals ere he relinquished his mad attempt.

He vouchsafed no explanation, and Clem, though heavy-hearted with anxiety, asked no questions and attempted no dissuasion.

Nick heard pronounced in quick, soft dissuasion and in the now familiar accents of Gabriel Nash.

Several times while I was seeking permission to go up on the structure I was treated to stories like this and to mild dissuasion.

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