- Dissuade
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| General Meaning |
Discourage, Deter, Warn, Divert |
| Usage |
The word “dissuade” is used as a verb and describes the act of preventing someone from doing something by persuasion. |
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| Antonym 1 |
Assist |
Meaning 1 |
Hinder |
| Sentence 1 |
You should dissuade your brother from pursuing such a violent scheme. |
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| Antonym 2 |
Persuade |
| Meaning 2 |
Deter |
| Sentence 2 |
They were dissuaded from setting off in the fog. |
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| Antonym 3 |
Encourage |
Meaning 3 |
Discourage |
| Sentence 3 |
He was going to quit the job, but was dissuaded. |
April 18, 2011 | Tahir Abbas | | 798 views
