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advise against

VERB
dissuade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deter discourage divert faze prevent thwart warn
STRONG
counsel deprecate derail disincline exhort expostulate hinder prick remonstrate
WEAK
caution against chicken out cry out against disadvise lean on persuade not to put off throw a wet blanket on throw cold water on throw off turn off urge not to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist encourage help
WEAK
incite persuade talk into

Example Sentences

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Even so, security professionals advise against giving this or any other kind of biometric data to companies because of the unknown risks, especially as AI advances and biometrics become more widely collected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The authors advise against starting aspirin for cancer prevention without first discussing personal bleeding risks with a healthcare professional.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

"We advise against it, obviously, but I wouldn't say that it's uncommon. Not that it was a wise choice."

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

It seems imprudent, even impolite, not to advise against joining the herd.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025

“I would advise against saying it, then,” said Reverend Obertask.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo