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dissuasion

[dih-swey-zhuhn] / dɪˈsweɪ ʒən /
NOUN
advice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid consultation encouragement guidance help information input instruction judgment lesson news opinion prescription proposal recommendation suggestion tip view warning word
STRONG
admonition advisement advocacy caution charge counsel directions exhortation forewarning injunction persuasion proposition steer teaching telltale tidings tip-off
WEAK
bum steer two cents' worth word to the wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blockage discouragement hindrance ignorance injury obstruction question
STRONG
opposition
WEAK
betrayal deceit deception falsehood lie misinformation misrepresentation
NOUN
determent
Synonyms
STRONG
deterrence disincentive obviation preclusion preemption
NOUN
deterrence
Synonyms
STRONG
determent disincentive obviation preclusion preemption
NOUN
expostulation
Synonyms
STRONG
challenge complaint criticism demur demurral protest protestation remonstrance remonstration
Antonyms
STRONG
acceptance approval praise

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