Synonyms of dissuade

dissuade

verb

di-ˈswād 

as in to discourage

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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discourage
• deter
• inhibit
• divert
• unsell
• repel

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• persuade
• encourage
• urge
• induce
• egg (on)
• exhort
• goad
• prompt
• prod
• impel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissuade

Defendants have claimed the case is a strategic lawsuit against public participation, also known as a SLAPP suit, which legal experts say are meant to dissuade the public from vocal criticisms. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026

Modest to a fault, Haaland’s assessment of Norway’s chances against France shouldn’t dissuade anyone from getting an early start to the weekend. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026

That was not enough to dissuade Democrats who pushed through the measure after lengthy debate. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

That, however, hasn’t dissuaded educators nationwide who’ve adopted AI teaching assistants such as Magic School and Khanmigo, an AI tutor developed by Khan Academy. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026