Dissuade

Word DISSUADE
Character 8
Hyphenation dis suade
Pronunciations /dɪˈsweɪd/

Definitions and meanings of "Dissuade"

What do we mean by dissuade?

To prevent (someone) from a purpose or course of action by persuasion. transitive verb

To advise or exhort against something; attempt to draw or divert from an action by the presentation of reasons or motives: as, he dissuaded his friend from his rash purpose.

To change from a purpose by persuasion or argument.

To give advice against; represent as undesirable, improper, or dangerous.

To give advice in opposition to some proposed course of action.

To advise or exhort against; to try to persuade (one from a course). transitive verb

To divert by persuasion; to turn from a purpose by reasons or motives; -- with from. transitive verb

To convince not to try or do. verb

Turn away from by persuasion verb

To convince not to try or do.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Dissuade

The word "dissuade" in example sentences

One adventurous run that is sure to create a lifetime memory takes you to the majestic Towers of Paine, but don’t let the name dissuade you. ❋ Chris Cooper (2010)

Albeit a funny name; don't let the name dissuade you. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If you let the title dissuade you from checking out the post, you'll be missing one of those rare moments when absurd TV becomes meta-absurd and threatens the existence of the very foundation of all we hold sacred. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Looking through the options one can find out that word dissuade seems to be a good match for second blank. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Historically speaking, Penn state enacted this rule years ago in helping to "dissuade" the ownership of semiauto weapons. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Chinese officials, while they try to "dissuade" her from her cause, are always "extremely nice," she said. ❋ Unknown (2008)

GRACE: ... you would think, after all the publicity surrounding Mary Kay Letourneau and getting it on in, what was it, a Volkswagen Rabbit, after she got out on bond, that that would kind of dissuade other elementary school teachers from doing the same. ❋ Unknown (2006)

"The desire to 'dissuade' countries from engaging in 'asymmetrical challenges' to the United States ... matched with plans for how the world's second largest oil reserve might be divided among the world's contractors made for an irresistible combination, O'Neill later said." ❋ Unknown (2005)

Though Hagan would like to replace Ryan, he said he tried to "dissuade" Ryan from leaving his congressional position. ❋ Unknown (2009)

ZURICH: Long delays and problems in project implementation notwithstanding, world diva Shilpa Shetty may have gained international fame by winning 'Big Brother', but the actress says she tried to "dissuade" her younger sister, Shamita, to participate in 'Bigg Boss 3', the Last night, Shilpa Shetty hosted a dinner for the late Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine, who is her close friend Shilpa Shetty is extremely happy that the late star Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine ... ❋ Unknown (2009)

Shilpa Shetty misses seafood during Navaratri diva Shilpa Shetty may have gained international fame by winning 'Big Brother', but the actress says she tried to "dissuade" her younger sister, Shamita, to participate in 'Bigg Boss 3', the London, is missing non-vegetarian delicacies, especially seafood, since she is maintaining a pure vegetarian time for the Khan family -- stepmom Helen was so moved to see the three brothers, Salman, ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sugared Drinks Are Part of America's Obesity Problem diva Shilpa Shetty may have gained international fame by winning 'Big Brother', but the actress says she tried to "dissuade" her younger sister, Shamita, to participate in 'Bigg Boss 3', the London, is missing non-vegetarian delicacies, especially seafood, since she is maintaining a pure vegetarian diet for nine days as part of the ongoing ... ❋ Unknown (2009)

The entire fucking world tried to "dissuade" iran from pursuing nukes, yeah its gotten really far. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Every attempt to dissuade American Seniors by high Deductibles is always defeated, unless Courts claim it is discrimination against the Poor. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Announce a few principles and then explain the world entirely in terms of those principles, allowing neither logic nor evidence to dissuade you. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The promise that they too should expect to receive transfers when they were old would dissuade the young from saving. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Will the prospect of his torture and death, or anything else, dissuade her from her vengeance? ❋ Unknown (2011)

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