劝阻 (quàn zǔ): Dissuade / discourage (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

Why didn't you discourage him from driving after drinking?

In the face of his stubbornness, any attempt to dissuade him seems futile.

The doctor patiently discouraged the patient, advising him to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Although we dissuaded him many times, he not only didn't listen but instead accelerated his course of action.