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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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I would advise against thinking about indexed universal life insurance as a “stock alternative.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

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

The British Association of Dermatologists and other specialists strongly advise against using commercial sunbeds to treat skin conditions.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

"I advise against putting that suggestion to Lord Eddard, sweet brother," Tyrion said.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

advise against

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