dissuasion

Noun

Meaning

The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing; dehortation.

A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a dissuasive.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

prevention block argument instruction bar advice protest guidance judgment barrier beef brake blame obstacle caution
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Antonyms

persuasion agreement aspect answer approval acceptance
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Hypernyms

communication communicating discouragement

Examples

"The Rapid Reaction Force is expected to focus on dissuasion, through a Rapid Reaction Force of 12 battalions, capable of aiding MONUC to secure the east of the country and to realise constitutional missions," Defence Minister Chikez Diemu said. Source: Internet

France then adopted the dissuasion du faible au fort doctrine which meant a Soviet attack on France would only bring total destruction to both sides. citation De Gaulle and Germany's Konrad Adenauer in 1961. Source: Internet

He added that the reform plan rests on a programme of synergy based on the four pillars of dissuasion, production, reconstruction and excellence. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dissuade from dissuader dissuading dissuasionary dissuasive dissuasively