dissuade
1 antonyms and opposites of dissuade, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To persuade someone not to do something.
Antonyms
How to use dissuade
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin dissuadere, "to advise against," from dis- ("against") + suadere ("to urge, advise").
Full origin of dissuade →Frequently asked questions
What does “dissuade” mean?
The word “dissuade” means to persuade someone not to do something. In plain terms, to talk someone out of doing something.
How do you pronounce “dissuade”?
“Dissuade” is pronounced dih-SWAYD (/dɪˈsweɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissuade” in a sentence?
Here is “dissuade” used in a sentence: “Her friends tried to dissuade her from quitting her job.”
What is the opposite of “dissuade”?
The opposite of “dissuade” — its antonyms — is persuade.
What part of speech is “dissuade”?
“Dissuade” is a verb.
Where does the word “dissuade” come from?
The word “dissuade” comes from Latin. From Latin dissuadere, "to advise against," from dis- ("against") + suadere ("to urge, advise").