dissuading
Steering someone away
Dissuading is talking someone out of something, convincing them not to proceed with a planned action.
Where persuading moves someone toward, dissuading moves them away: Nothing could dissuade her from quitting.
The effort may or may not succeed: I tried dissuading him, but he went anyway.
Causing loss of confidence
- demoralizingDestroying confidence or hope
- dishearteningCausing loss of hope
- dispiritingCausing loss of enthusiasm
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
deflating · off-putting · intimidating · daunting · chilling · sobering · alarming · frightening
Alert about danger
- cautioningGiving advance warning
- forewarningNotice of future trouble
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- arguingVerbal conflict between parties
advising · counseling · reminding · explaining · demonstrating · illustrating · appealing · imploring
Loss of confidence
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- counselExpert guidance offered
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- warningAlert about danger
caution · admonition · objection · counterargument · rebuttal · remonstrance · expostulation · entreaty
Something blocking the way
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- restraintControl over impulses
check · brake · inhibition · constraint · curb · disincentive · deterrent · discouragement
Stopping something before occurring
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
- abandonmentAct of leaving permanently
- reconsiderationRenewed evaluation of something
- hesitationDelay from uncertainty
doubt · reluctance · wavering · second thoughts · change of mind · backing down · withdrawal · reversal
discouraging
Causing loss of confidence
- demoralizingDestroying confidence or hope
- dishearteningCausing loss of hope
- dispiritingCausing loss of enthusiasm
dampening · deflating · off-putting · intimidating · daunting · chilling · sobering · alarming · frightening · unsettling
warning
Alert about danger
- cautioningGiving advance warning
- forewarningNotice of future trouble
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
arguing · advising · counseling · reminding · explaining · demonstrating · illustrating · appealing · imploring · beseeching
discouragement
Loss of confidence
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- counselExpert guidance offered
- adviceGuidance on decisions
warning · caution · admonition · objection · counterargument · rebuttal · remonstrance · expostulation · entreaty · urging
obstacle
Something blocking the way
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- hindranceBarrier to progress
restraint · check · brake · inhibition · constraint · curb · disincentive · deterrent · discouragement · roadblock
prevention
Stopping something before occurring
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
- abandonmentAct of leaving permanently
- reconsiderationRenewed evaluation of something
hesitation · doubt · reluctance · wavering · second thoughts · change of mind · backing down · withdrawal · reversal · retreat
dissuadingpersuading
Inducing belief or action
encouraging · convincing · urging · coaxing · inducing
dissuadinginspiring
Evoking enthusiasm or drive
motivating · emboldening · heartening · rallying · galvanizing
persuade, persuasion, persuasive, dissuade, persuaded, persuading, persuades, persuasively, persuasiveness