unconvince

/ʌnˈkɒnvɪns/

Definitions

1. verb

to fail to persuade or convince someone

“The lawyer struggled to unconvince the jury of the defendant’s guilt.”

2. verb

to persuade someone not to think or believe something

“The scientist tried to unconvince the public of the dangers of climate change.”

3. noun

the act of failing to persuade or convince someone

“The lawyer’s failure to unconvince the jury led to a guilty verdict.”

4. noun

the act of persuading someone not to think or believe something

“The scientist’s attempt to unconvince the public was met with skepticism.”

Synonyms

  • deter
  • dissuade
  • persuade

Antonyms

  • convince
  • influence
  • persuade