Definitions

dissuade

[dih-sweyd] / dɪˈsweɪd /

VERB

talk out of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deter discourage divert faze prevent thwart warn

STRONG

counsel deprecate derail disincline exhort expostulate hinder prick remonstrate

WEAK

advise against caution against chicken out cry out against disadvise lean on persuade not to put off throw a wet blanket on throw cold water on throw off turn off urge not to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist encourage help

WEAK

incite persuade talk into

Example Sentences

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If the person on the other end tries to dissuade you from talking to anyone else, or tries to tell you there’s no time, it’s a scam.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

They also proposed displaying cigarette-style images at sunbed shops and tanning salons to dissuade people from using them.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The Vatican has tried to mediate between Washington and Havana, dissuade the U.S. from using force and ameliorate an economic crisis compounded this year by a U.S. oil blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Others worry it will dissuade local real estate investment, or point out that properties can be vacant for a variety of reasons, including during renovations or transitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

If she wants to believe in a government conspiracy, I don’t think I can dissuade her.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

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