n. [ L. dissuasio: cf. F. dissuasion. See Dissuade. ] 1. The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing; dehortation. [ 1913 Webster ]
In spite of all the dissuasions of his friends. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a dissuasive. [ 1913 Webster ]