Definitions and Examples of repel, dissuade
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To push away or resist a force or influence.
Example
The north pole of one magnet will repel the north pole of another magnet.
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job, but he wouldn't listen.
Key Differences: repel vs dissuade
- 1Repel is a physical term that describes the force that pushes away.
- 2Dissuade is a psychological term that describes the act of persuading someone not to do something.
Effective Usage of repel, dissuade
- 1Science: Use repel in scientific contexts to describe the force that pushes away.
- 2Persuasion: Use dissuade when trying to convince someone not to do something.
- 3Magnetism: Use magnetize to describe the process of making something magnetic.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of magnetize are repel and dissuade. Use repel to describe the force that pushes away, and dissuade to describe the act of persuading someone not to do something. Use magnetize to describe the process of making something magnetic.
