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Term

dissuade v

Dissuade means to persuade someone not to do something. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of dissuade

  • to persuade someone not to do something

Usage examples of dissuade

Her friends tried to dissuade her from quitting school.

The warning signs did not dissuade tourists from climbing the fence.

A high price may dissuade customers from buying the new model.

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