The Opposite(Antonym) of “persuading”
The antonyms of persuading are dissuading and discouraging. The antonyms dissuading and discouraging convey a negative or opposing action to the act of persuading. It implies an attempt to prevent someone from doing something or to make them lose confidence in their abilities.
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Definitions and Examples of dissuading, discouraging
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
I tried dissuading him from investing all his money in that risky venture.
To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
The teacher's harsh criticism discouraged the student from pursuing a career in art.
Key Differences: dissuading vs discouraging
- 1Dissuading is a direct attempt to persuade someone not to do something.
- 2Discouraging is a more general term that describes a loss of confidence or enthusiasm.
Effective Usage of dissuading, discouraging
- 1Debate: Use persuading and dissuading in debates to express opposing views.
- 2Motivation: Use persuading and discouraging to encourage or discourage someone from taking a particular action.
- 3Career Counseling: Use discouraging to describe the negative effects of certain career choices.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Dissuading is a direct attempt to persuade someone not to do something, while discouraging is a more general term that describes a loss of confidence or enthusiasm. Use these words in debates, motivation, and career counseling to express opposing views, encourage or discourage someone from taking a particular action, and describe the negative effects of certain career choices.
