dehortation noun. [di:hɔ:'teɪʃ(ǝ)n] Now rare. E16.
[Latin dehortatio(n-), from dehortat- ppl stem of dehortari: see DEHORT, -ATION.]
(An) exhortation intended to dissuade, earnest dissuasion (from).

■ dehortative [dɪ'hɔ:tǝtɪv] adjective & noun (a) adjective dehortatory; (b) noun an address or argument designed to dissuade: E17.

■ dehortatory [dɪ'hɔ:tǝt(ǝ)ri] adjective characterized by dehortation; intended to dissuade: L16.

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