dissuaded Definition
persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action..
Using dissuaded: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dissuaded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I tried to dissuade him from leaving.
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She was dissuaded from pursuing a career in acting.
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The teacher dissuaded the students from cheating on the exam.
dissuaded Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: dissuaded in Brief
The verb 'dissuaded' [dɪˈsweɪdɪd] means to persuade someone not to take a particular course of action. It is often used to discourage someone from doing something that may be harmful or unwise. Synonyms include 'discourage', 'deter', 'divert', and 'prevent'. Examples of usage include 'I tried to dissuade him from leaving' and 'The teacher dissuaded the students from cheating on the exam'.
