Meaning Of The Word Dissuade

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Dissuade Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Dissuade?

dissuade
verb: If you dissuade someone from doing or believing something, you persuade them not to do or believe it.

dissuade in American English
to turn (a person) aside (from a course, etc.) by persuasion or advice
transitive verb: to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something

dissuade in British English
to deter (someone) by persuasion from a course of action, policy, etc

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