The Opposite(Antonym) of “recommend”
The antonyms of recommend are disapprove, dissuade, and condemn. These antonyms convey a negative or opposite meaning to the word recommend, which means to suggest or endorse something.
Explore all Antonyms of “recommend”
Definitions and Examples of disapprove, dissuade, condemn
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something.
Example
My parents disapprove of my decision to quit my job and travel the world.
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
I tried to dissuade him from buying that expensive car, but he wouldn't listen.
To express strong disapproval or criticism of something.
Example
The government condemned the terrorist attack and promised to take action against the perpetrators.
Key Differences: disapprove vs dissuade vs condemn
- 1Disapprove implies a negative opinion or judgment about something.
- 2Dissuade suggests trying to prevent someone from doing something.
- 3Condemn indicates strong disapproval or criticism of something.
Effective Usage of disapprove, dissuade, condemn
- 1Expressing Opinion: Use disapprove to express your negative opinion about something.
- 2Persuasion: Use dissuade to convince someone not to do something.
- 3Criticizing: Use condemn to express strong disapproval or criticism of something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of recommend are disapprove, dissuade, and condemn. Use disapprove to express negative opinions, dissuade to prevent someone from doing something, and condemn to criticize or express strong disapproval of something.
