dissuade

Definition

To convince not to try or do.

Etymology

From Middle French dissuader, from Latin dissuādeō (“I urge differently”, “I advise against”, “I dissuade”), from dis- (“away from”, “asunder”) + suādeō (“I recommend”, “I advise”, “I urge”).

Example Sentences

• "Jane dissuaded Martha from committing suicide."

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