dissuasion

/ˌdɪsjuːˈzeɪʒən/; /-ˌsɪˈzeɪʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of persuading someone to abandon an intention or course of action

“The politician’s dissuasion about the economic plan was met with skepticism by the opposition.”

Synonyms

  • deterrence
  • dissuader
  • persuasion

Antonyms

  • encouragement
  • inducement
  • persuasion