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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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Terrified of what might happen if she was caught, Geumseong begged his mother to be careful and tried to dissuade her from her plan.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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 • Jan. 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

What do you use when you’re trying to dissuade a house guest that just won’t take a hint?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Gramps insisted on being with her while she underwent tests, though an intern had tried to dissuade him.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.