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dissuaded

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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"Second, and most important, the harassment by the British press has dissuaded them from ever cooperating with UK authorities or speaking with the British press."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In recent years, companies have been dissuaded by the costs and complexity of being a public company subject to the SEC’s rules, Atkins said, including the requirement that companies report their earnings quarterly.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

He’s dissuaded every client who’s raised the idea, including a doctor and an educator.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Economic uncertainty has dissuaded many of these employers from hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The queen took my side in the matter, but the regent could not be dissuaded.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela