The Opposite(Antonym) of “tempt”
The antonyms of tempt are dissuade, discourage, and repel. These words convey the opposite meaning of tempt, which is to persuade someone to do something, especially something that is not wise or moral.
Explore all Antonyms of “tempt”
Definitions and Examples of dissuade, discourage, repel
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To convince someone not to do something.
Example
I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job without having another one lined up.
To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
The constant criticism from her boss discouraged her from pursuing her dream career.
To drive away or keep at a distance.
Example
The strong smell of the garbage repelled the customers from entering the store.
Key Differences: dissuade vs discourage vs repel
- 1Dissuade implies convincing someone not to do something.
- 2Discourage implies causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
- 3Repel implies driving away or keeping something at a distance.
Effective Usage of dissuade, discourage, repel
- 1Giving Advice: Use dissuade to advise someone against doing something.
- 2Motivating Others: Use discourage to motivate someone to keep going despite setbacks.
- 3Describing Reactions: Use repel to describe how something causes people to stay away.
Remember this!
The antonyms of tempt are dissuade, discourage, and repel. Use dissuade to give advice against doing something, discourage to motivate someone to keep going despite setbacks, and repel to describe how something causes people to stay away.
