Definitions

dissuade

[dih-sweyd] / dɪˈsweɪd /

VERB

talk out of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deter discourage divert faze prevent thwart warn

STRONG

counsel deprecate derail disincline exhort expostulate hinder prick remonstrate

WEAK

advise against 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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Despite clearing the song ahead of time with representatives for the Dodgers, Nezza said she was dissuaded from singing in Spanish on game day by an unnamed employee of the team.

From Los Angeles Times

Promised reviews of intelligence agencies and law enforcement similarly did nothing to dissuade those calling for the inquiry.

From BBC

Instead of simply dwelling on her situation though, Abeyance has thrown her energy into raising awareness of the risks involved in cosmetic dental surgery and has tried to dissuade others.

From BBC

Lee pointed out that while Han "voiced concerns to Yoon" over the move, he failed to "explicitly oppose it" or urge other cabinet members to dissuade Yoon from it.

From Barron's

“Also, it could dissuade home builders from adding new home supply to the market.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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