🛑dissuade

verb
/dɪˈsweɪd/

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example Sentences

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

Synonyms

discourage, deter, prevent, warn

Antonyms

encourage, persuade

Collocations

dissuade someone, dissuade from, attempt to dissuade, try to dissuade

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