Synonyms for dissuasion
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
the act or an instance of dissuading
Forms
- Plural
- dissuasions → deterrences, dehortations…
Example sentences
- deterrence Strategic nuclear arms are only there for deterrence.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| dissuasion | steady | |
| deterrence | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- deterrence3
- 11 letters
- dehortation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (deterrence3 = 3 syllables).