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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 going
Synonyms of dissuade

deter, discourage, inhibit
Words Related to dissuade

divert

unsell

repel
Near Antonyms of dissuade

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

impel, induce, prompt
Antonyms of dissuade

encourage, persuade

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