dissuasion

The word “dissuasion” has 4 syllables: dis-su-a-sion

It's pronounced as /dɪˈsweɪ.ʒən/


What is synonym and antonym for dissuasion?

In the thesaurus, “dissuasion” has 5 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dissuasion along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dissuasion

  • cautioning
  • deterrence
  • discouragement
  • dissuading
  • prevention

Antonyms for dissuasion

  • encouragement
  • inducement
  • persuasion
  • prompting
  • urging

Meanings of dissuasion

  • noun
    1. The act or an instance of dissuading.

Example Sentences

  • The campaign relied on the dissuasion of people from smoking.
  • Parental dissuasion helped prevent him from making a risky decision.
  • The warning served as a dissuasion against breaking the law.
  • Effective dissuasion can reduce the chances of accidents on the road.
  • The teacher’s dissuasion persuaded the students to avoid cheating on the exam.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dissuasion, such as: cautioning, deterrence, discouragement, dissuading, encouragement, inducement, persuasion.

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