The Opposite(Antonym) of “persuade”
The antonyms of persuade are dissuade, discourage, and deter. These words convey the opposite meaning of convincing someone to do something. They imply discouraging or preventing someone from taking a particular action.
Explore all Antonyms of “persuade”
Definitions and Examples of dissuade, discourage, deter
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; to dissuade someone from doing something.
Example
The negative feedback from his boss discouraged him from pursuing his dream career.
To discourage someone from doing something by creating fear or doubt.
Example
The high cost of living in the city deterred her from moving there.
Key Differences: dissuade vs discourage vs deter
- 1Dissuade is used when someone tries to convince another person not to do something.
- 2Discourage is used when someone causes another person to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
- 3Deter is used when someone creates fear or doubt to prevent another person from doing something.
Effective Usage of dissuade, discourage, deter
- 1Debate: Use these antonyms to argue against someone's point of view.
- 2Advice: Use these antonyms to give advice on what not to do.
- 3Warning: Use these antonyms to warn someone about the potential consequences of their actions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of persuade are dissuade, discourage, and deter. Use dissuade when trying to convince someone not to do something, discourage when causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm, and deter when creating fear or doubt to prevent someone from doing something. Use these antonyms in debates, advice-giving, and warning contexts.
