The Opposite(Antonym) of “convince”
The antonyms of convince are dissuade, discourage, and disenchant. These words convey the opposite meaning of convincing someone to do something. They imply discouraging or preventing someone from doing something.
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Definitions and Examples of dissuade, discourage, disenchant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job, but he was determined to start his own business.
To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm for something.
Example
The negative feedback from his boss discouraged him from pursuing a career in marketing.
To cause someone to lose their illusions or enchantment with something.
Example
The reality of working in a fast-food restaurant disenchanted her from pursuing a culinary career.
Key Differences: dissuade vs discourage vs disenchant
- 1Dissuade implies persuading someone not to do something.
- 2Discourage implies causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm for something.
- 3Disenchant implies causing someone to lose their illusions or enchantment with something.
Effective Usage of dissuade, discourage, disenchant
- 1Debate: Use convince and its antonyms to express opposing views in a debate.
- 2Advice: Use dissuade, discourage, and disenchant to give advice on what not to do.
- 3Persuasion: Use convince and its antonyms to persuade someone to take or avoid certain actions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of convince are dissuade, discourage, and disenchant. Use these words to express opposing views in a debate, give advice on what not to do, or persuade someone to take or avoid certain actions.
