1. the act of persuading someone not to do something; advice against a course of action

Examples

• Despite her parents’ dissuasion, she decided to quit her job and travel.
• The coach’s dissuasion couldn’t prevent the player from transferring schools.
• His gentle dissuasion saved her from making a costly mistake.
• The committee’s dissuasion led him to reconsider the risky investment.
• No amount of dissuasion could change her mind about the move.
• The lawyer’s dissuasion prevented his client from testifying.