Dissuasion: meaning, definitions and examples
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dissuasion
[ dɪˈsweɪʒən ]
influence
The act of persuading someone not to take a particular course of action or to change their mind.
Synonyms
deterrent, discouragement, restraint
Examples of usage
- She was adamant in her dissuasion of him joining the army.
- Despite his friends' dissuasion, he decided to quit his job and travel the world.
conversation
Discussion intended to dissuade someone from a belief or course of action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dissuasion between the two politicians was intense but ultimately fruitless.
- Her dissuasion was met with skepticism by her colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "dissuasion" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dissuasão
🇮🇳 निरोध
🇩🇪 Abschreckung
🇮🇩 pencegahan
🇺🇦 залякування
🇵🇱 odstraszanie
🇯🇵 抑止
🇫🇷 dissuasion
🇪🇸 disuasión
🇹🇷 caydırma
🇰🇷 억제
🇸🇦 ردع
🇨🇿 odstrašení
🇸🇰 odstrašenie
🇨🇳 威慑
🇸🇮 odvračanje
🇮🇸 fæling
🇰🇿 қорқыту
🇬🇪 დაშინება
🇦🇿 qorxutma
🇲🇽 disuasión
Word origin
The word 'dissuasion' originated from the Latin word 'dissuasio', which means 'to advise against'. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century. The concept of dissuasion has been present throughout history, as individuals have always tried to persuade or dissuade others from certain actions or beliefs.
See also: dissuade.