dissuasion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  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

Etymology

From Middle English dissuasioun, from Middle French dissuasion.

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