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dissuade
/dɪˈsweɪd/
persuade someone not to do something
The doctor tried to dissuade him from smoking.
The doctor tried to convince him to stop smoking.
formal
To persuade someone not to do something or to change their mind about doing something.
She tried to dissuade her friend from quitting her job.
She attempted to convince her friend to stay at her job.
The warning signs were meant to dissuade people from entering the dangerous area.
The warning signs were intended to prevent people from entering the dangerous area.
Often used in formal or persuasive contexts.
Collocations
dissuade someone frompersuade someone not to do something
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'dissuade' when you want to persuade someone to change their mind or avoid an action.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
'Dissuade' is often used in formal or persuasive contexts, such as advice, warnings, or negotiations.
Word Origin
From Latin 'dissuadere', meaning 'to dissuade', from 'dis-' (apart) + 'suadere' (to persuade).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or persuasive contexts, such as advice, warnings, or negotiations.
Word Breakdown
dis-
apart, away
prefix-suade
persuade
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