Definition of DISSUASION

dissuasion

Meanings

Plural: dissuasions

Noun

  • a communication that dissuades you
  • persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action
  • the act or an instance of dissuading

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English dissuasioun, from Middle French dissuasion.

Antonyms

persuasion

Scrabble Score: 11

dissuasion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dissuasion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dissuasion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

dissuasion is a valid Words With Friends word