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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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She added government-funded research showed that pollution is still happening when owners were applying spot-on treatments correctly, so the current advice on application was wrong, as was failing to advise against preventative treatment.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Whether or not you choose to leave, I’d also advise against telling co-workers that it’s because you found out your colleague is getting paid more and, especially, how much more.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

We prefer a fundamental investment approach and advise against relying on historical market patterns.”

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Even so, security professionals advise against giving this or any other kind of biometric data to companies because of the unknown risks, especially as AI advances and biometrics become more widely collected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“I would advise against saying it, then,” said Reverend Obertask.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

advise against

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