The Opposite(Antonym) of “exhort”
The antonyms of exhort are dissuade and discourage. The antonyms dissuade and discourage convey a negative or opposing action. It implies discouraging someone from doing something or trying to persuade them not to do it.
Explore all Antonyms of “exhort”
Definitions and Examples of dissuade, discourage
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 constant criticism from her boss discouraged her from pursuing her dream of becoming an artist.
Key Differences: dissuade vs discourage
- 1Dissuade is used when you try to persuade someone not to do something.
- 2Discourage is used when you cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm for something.
Effective Usage of dissuade, discourage
- 1Debate: Use exhort and dissuade in debates to express opposing views.
- 2Advice: Use dissuade and discourage to give advice on what not to do.
- 3Motivation: Use exhort to motivate someone to do something and discourage to caution them against it.
Remember this!
The antonyms of exhort are dissuade and discourage. Use dissuade when you want to persuade someone not to do something and discourage when you want to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm for something. Use these words in debates, advice-giving, and motivation.
