dissuasion Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a communication that dissuades you
  2. noun persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action

WordNet

Dis*sua"sion noun
Etymology
L. dissuasio: cf. F. dissuasion. See Dissuade.
Definitions
  1. The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing; dehortation.
    In spite of all the dissuasions of his friends. Boyle.
  2. A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a dissuasive.

Webster 1913