Dissuader

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dis·suade (d

-sw

)

tr.v. dis·suad·ed, dis·suad·ing, dis·suades

To deter (a person) from a course of action or a purpose by persuasion or exhortation: dissuaded my friend from pursuing such a rash scheme.

[Latin dissudre : dis-, dis- + sudre, to advise; see swd- in Indo-European roots.]

dis·suader n.

Synonyms: dissuade, deter, discourage
These verbs mean to persuade someone not to do something: tried to dissuade her from suing; couldn't be deterred from leaving; discouraged me from accepting the offer.

Antonym: persuade

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