noun.
The act of dissuading; advice or exhortation in opposition to something; diversion or an attempt to divert from a purpose or measure by advice or argument; dehortation.
noun.
A dissuasive influence or motive; a deterring action or effect.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing; dehortation.
noun.
A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a dissuasive.
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noun.
persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action
noun.
a communication that dissuades you
Word Usage
"Instead those caught with drugs for personal use are sent to so-called "dissuasion boards" consisting of social workers and psychologists who question users on their drug habit and have the power to impose fines or recommend treatment."