What is the antonym of “incitement”?
The antonyms of incitement are discouragement and dissuasion. The antonyms discouragement and dissuasion convey a negative or opposing action to inciting someone to do something.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The act of trying to prevent or dissuade someone from doing something.
Example
Despite the discouragement from her parents, she pursued her dream of becoming an artist.
The act of persuading someone not to do something.
Example
His friends tried to use dissuasion to stop him from taking unnecessary risks.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Discouragement is an attempt to prevent or dissuade someone from doing something.
- 2Dissuasion is an attempt to persuade someone not to do something.
Good things to know
- 1Debate: Use incitement, discouragement, and dissuasion in debates to express opposing viewpoints.
- 2Advice: Use discouragement and dissuasion to give advice to someone who is considering a risky or harmful action.
- 3Persuasion: Use dissuasion to persuade someone not to do something that may have negative consequences.
Remember this!
The antonyms of incitement are discouragement and dissuasion. Use these words in debates to express opposing viewpoints, give advice to someone who is considering a risky or harmful action, and persuade someone not to do something that may have negative consequences.
