🚫dissuasion

noun
/dɪˈsweɪʒən/

Meaning

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

Example Sentences

Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.

Synonyms

discouragement, deterrence, prevention, warning

Antonyms

encouragement, persuasion

Collocations

effective dissuasion, strong dissuasion, act of dissuasion

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