The Opposite(Antonym) of “wheedled”
The antonyms of wheedled are dissuade and discourage. The antonyms dissuade and discourage convey a negative or opposing action. It implies an attempt to prevent someone from doing something or to change their mind.
Explore all Antonyms of “wheedled”
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 quitting his job, but he was determined to leave.
To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
The negative feedback discouraged her from pursuing her dream of becoming a writer.
Key Differences: dissuade vs discourage
- 1Dissuade is an active attempt to persuade someone not to do something.
- 2Discourage is a passive action that causes someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Effective Usage of dissuade, discourage
- 1Debate: Use dissuade and wheedled in debates to express opposing views.
- 2Persuasion: Use dissuade to convince someone not to do something.
- 3Motivation: Use discourage to describe a situation where someone loses confidence or enthusiasm.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Dissuade is an active attempt to persuade someone not to do something, while discourage is a passive action that causes someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm. Use these words in debates, persuasion, and motivation to express opposing views, convince someone not to do something, and describe a situation where someone loses confidence or enthusiasm.
