dissuading

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Verb dissuade has 1 sense

dissuade, deter - turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"
--₁ is one way to advise, counsel
Antonyms: persuade

Derived forms: noun dissuasion₁, noun dissuasion₂
Sample sentences:
Sam cannot dissuade Sue
They dissuade him to write the letter

Definitions from the Web

Dissuading

Definition:

Dissuading refers to the act of persuading someone not to take a particular course of action.

Part of Speech:

Verb

Senses:

To discourage or persuade someone not to do something.

Usages:

1. As a transitive verb:

Example Sentence: They tried dissuading him from quitting his job, but he did it anyway.

2. As an intransitive verb:

Example Sentence: Despite her friends' efforts, she remained undissuaded from pursuing her dream.

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