Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dissuasion
Noun
/dɪˈsweɪʒən/
Definition
The act of persuading someone not to do something.
Examples
- His dissuasion from quitting the job was based on her experience with the company.
- After much dissuasion, she decided to stay home instead of traveling alone.
- The teacher’s dissuasion helped the student reconsider his choice of dropping the course.
Meaning
Dissuasion involves convincing someone to change their mind or to refrain from taking a certain action, often through advice or reasoning.
Synonyms
- Persuasion against
- Discouragement
- Prevention
- Opposition
