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advise against

VERB

dissuade

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deter discourage divert faze prevent thwart warn

STRONG

counsel deprecate derail disincline exhort expostulate hinder prick remonstrate

WEAK

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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The authors advise against starting aspirin for cancer prevention without first discussing personal bleeding risks with a healthcare professional.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

"We advise against it, obviously, but I wouldn't say that it's uncommon. Not that it was a wise choice."

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

They advise against consuming nonnutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame and sucralose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

It seems imprudent, even impolite, not to advise against joining the herd.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025

"I advise against putting that suggestion to Lord Eddard, sweet brother," Tyrion said.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

advise against

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