dissuading Definition
persuading someone not to take a particular course of action.
Using dissuading: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dissuading" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I tried dissuading him from quitting his job, but he wouldn't listen.
Example
The teacher dissuaded the students from cheating on the exam.
Example
She was dissuaded from buying the expensive dress by her friend.
dissuading Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for dissuading
- discouraging
- deterring
- advising against
Antonyms for dissuading
Summary: dissuading in Brief
The verb 'dissuading' [dɪˈsweɪdɪŋ] means persuading someone not to take a particular course of action. It is often used in situations where someone is trying to discourage another person from doing something, as in 'I tried dissuading him from quitting his job, but he wouldn't listen.' Synonyms include 'discouraging' and 'deterring,' while informal phrases include 'talking out of' and 'talking someone down from.'
