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talk out of

VERB
deter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avert block dampen daunt discourage dissuade forestall frighten hinder impede intimidate obstruct preclude prevent prohibit restrain scare stop
STRONG
caution chill cool damp debar divert forfend obviate warn
WEAK
act like a wet blanket disadvise put a damper on put off rule out shut out stave off throw cold water on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance aid allow assist encourage facilitate forward hearten help incite inspirit permit promote push support
STRONG
heat warm
WEAK
instigate persuade put on to stimulate turn on urge
VERB
discourage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curb frighten hinder impede inhibit prevent scare
STRONG
check chill control deprecate discountenance disfavor disincline divert indispose interfere obstruct quiet repress shake warn withhold
WEAK
disadvise hold back hold off keep back put off throw cold water on turn aside turn off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance aid allow assist calm comfort encourage facilitate forward help
STRONG
approve let go permit support
WEAK
hearten inspire inspirit spur on
VERB
reason
Synonyms
STRONG
contend debate demonstrate discourse discuss dispute dissuade establish expostulate justify move prove remonstrate urge
WEAK
bring around point out prevail upon show error of ways talk into win over
Antonyms
STRONG
agree be quiet confuse discourage disprove dissuade give in go along

Example Sentences

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As a parent, the first time I saw one of my sons talk out of their posterior on a subject they knew nothing about, I laughed.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2025

“And I feel like, aren’t we supposed to take care of our family? So you can’t talk out of both sides of your mouth. Stand up when you see someone getting bullied in your family.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

The unpredictable Fury frequently says things for effect and is known to talk out of both sides of his mouth.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2021

Just as you would try to keep fat talk out of your fitness posts, make sure that your “I’m trying to eat better” posts are never about weight.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2021

I did the worksheets, lined up, followed directions, answered when I was called on, didn’t talk out of turn, and it was just fine.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan