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dissuade

British pronunciation/dɪswˈe‍ɪd/
American pronunciation/dɪˈsweɪd/
to dissuade
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to advise someone against something

synonyms : deter
antonyms : persuade
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Examples
1Even the large vehicle didn’t dissuade the violent goose.
2However, his embroilment in a recent bridge-based controversy may have dissuaded potential voters.
3No excuses could dissuade him.
4Those risks haven't dissuaded the companies that are currently developing studies and testing prototypes.
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