Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dissuade
verb
/dɪˈsweɪd/
Definition
To convince someone not to do something.
Examples
- She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
- The teacher dissuaded the students from playing video games during the week.
- They worked hard to dissuade voters from making a hasty decision.
Meaning
Dissuading involves persuading someone against a particular action or belief, often by presenting reasons or arguments that highlight the drawbacks or dangers of that action.
Synonyms
- deter
- discourage
- prevent
- stop
- dishearten
