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dissuade

verb

/dɪˈsweɪd/

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

discourage, deter, prevent, warn

encourage, persuade

dissuade someone, dissuade from, attempt to dissuade, try to dissuade

To cause or initiate something to happen

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

to present or deliver something formally or for approval

to bring together again after separation

to supply sparingly or with restrictions

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water