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dissuade

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of dissuade

to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action

tried to dissuade her from her intention to drop out of college

Synonyms of dissuade

deter, discourage, inhibit

Words Related to dissuade

Near Antonyms of dissuade

egg (on), exhort, goad, prod, urge

impel, induce, prompt

Antonyms of dissuade

encourage, persuade

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