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dissuade
[dih-sweyd]
verb (used with object)
to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed byfrom ).
She dissuaded him from leaving home.
Archaic., to advise or urge against.
to dissuade an action.
dissuade
/ dɪˈsweɪd /
verb
(often foll by from) to deter (someone) by persuasion from a course of action, policy, etc
to advise against (an action, etc)
Other Word Forms
- dissuasiveness noun
- dissuadable adjective
- dissuasion noun
- dissuader noun
- dissuasive adjective
- dissuasively adverb
- predissuade verb (used with object)
- undissuadable adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dissuade1
Example Sentences
In a hastily scheduled meeting, Kenvue interim Chief Executive Kirk Perry sought to dissuade the health secretary, arguing there is no clear link.
Indeed, in addition to Earick's interest, a consortium involving Staveley have been among a number of parties not to have been dissuaded from pursuing a Spurs buyout despite the Lewis' family's stance.
And many of those people said that they could be dissuaded from participating if their family members, friends, religious or political leaders urged them not to.
“A threat on one house of worship is an attack on every place of worship, and we refuse to allow threats and terror dissuade any person from practicing their faith without fear.”
Though she considers herself to be one of them and fears others like her will also be dissuaded from working in the public sector as they are not considered working class enough.
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