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Deterrence vs Dissuasion - What's the difference?

deterrence | dissuasion |

As nouns the difference between deterrence and dissuasion

is that deterrence is the act of deterring, or the state of being deterred while dissuasion is the act or an instance of dissuading.

deterrence

English

Noun

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  • The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred
  • Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action
  • The art of producing in one's enemy the fear to attack

    • Anagrams

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    dissuasion

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • the act or an instance of dissuading

    • Antonyms

    * persuasion