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View usage for: dissuasion in American English (dɪˈsweɪʒən) Word origin ME dissuasioun < L dissuasioExamples of 'dissuasion' in a sentencedissuasion The dissuasion routine calmed Steil's working-hour fears but also embarrassed him.They would be seen by a panel of medical and legal experts nicknamed 'dissuasion commissions'.The world is heading inexorably to a stand-off with a state that is immune to dissuasion by threat or blandishment. Synonyms of 'dissuasion'deterrence, caution, setback, deterrent More Synonyms of dissuasion Synonyms caution setback hindrance damper remonstranceexpostulation determent Additional synonymsDefinition something that deters Police believe that CCTV cameras are an effective deterrent. Synonyms discouragement, obstacle, curb, restraint, impediment, check, hindrance, disincentive, defensive measures, determent Uncertainty is one of the major discouragements to investment. Synonyms deterrent, opposition, obstacle, curb, check, setback, restraint, constraint, impediment, hindrance, damper, disincentiveDefinition something that discourages someone from behaving or acting in a particular way High tax rates may act as a disincentive to working longer hours. Synonyms discouragement, deterrent, impediment, damper, dissuasion, determent Nearby words ofdissuasion - dissonance
- dissonant
- dissuade from
- dissuasion
- dissuasive
- distance
- distance yourself from something or someone
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