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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The stepped-up security at Scientology buildings appeared to dissuade three teens who approached the building while a Times reporter observed a Hollywood location on Sunday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Even something as convincing as “Leaving Neverland” couldn’t dissuade diehards from their king.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Nothing that has happened since will dissuade Europe's leading clubs from thinking Gabriel has talent they would quite like.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

They have also repeatedly attacked armed Iranian Kurdish groups based in Iraq and in border areas, to dissuade them from joining the war with ground forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“Only idiots aren’t scared of things that are scary,” Taryn says, which is undoubtedly true, but still fails to dissuade me.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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