The Opposite(Antonym) of “urge”
The antonyms of urge are dissuade and discourage. The antonyms dissuade and discourage convey the opposite meaning of urge, which is to discourage or prevent someone from doing something.
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Definitions and Examples of dissuade, discourage
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 taking the job because it was too risky.
To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
The negative feedback from his boss discouraged him from pursuing his dream.
Key Differences: dissuade vs discourage
- 1Dissuade implies persuading someone not to do something, while discourage implies causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
- 2Dissuade is more forceful and direct than discourage.
- 3Discourage can be used in a broader sense, while dissuade is usually used in specific situations.
Effective Usage of dissuade, discourage
- 1Giving Advice: Use dissuade to advise someone against doing something.
- 2Motivation: Use urge to motivate someone to take action.
- 3Negative Feedback: Use discourage to express negative feedback or to caution someone about potential risks.
Remember this!
The antonyms of urge are dissuade and discourage. Dissuade implies persuading someone not to do something, while discourage implies causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm. Use these words to give advice, motivate someone to take action, express negative feedback, or caution someone about potential risks.
