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/dɪsˈweɪd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To convince someone not to do something.
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job by highlighting the benefits of staying.
To advise or persuade someone against a particular action or decision.
The doctor dissuaded her from undergoing the surgery until further tests were conducted.
To prevent or discourage someone from a course of action.
He attempted to dissuade his friend from investing in the risky venture.
To urge someone to consider the negative consequences of their intended decision.
Friends often dissuade one another from making impulsive decisions.
To convince someone not to take a particular route or option.
Parents usually dissuade their children from playing near busy streets.
Etymology
From the Latin 'dissuadere', meaning 'to advise against'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dissuade someone from something:
To persuade someone not to do something.
dissuade someone to think twice:
To encourage someone to reconsider a decision.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Talk someone out of something.
He managed to talk her out of going to the party.