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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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She added government-funded research showed that pollution is still happening when owners were applying spot-on treatments correctly, so the current advice on application was wrong, as was failing to advise against preventative treatment.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

Relatedly, I would advise against counting on an inheritance from your parents.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 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

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

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

advise against

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