First Known Use: 15th century
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dissuade
verb dis·suade \di-ˈswād\
: to convince (someone) not to do something
dis·suad·eddis·suad·ing
Full Definition of DISSUADE
transitive verb
1
a : to advise (a person) against something b archaic : to advise against (an action)
2
: to turn from something by persuasion <unable to dissuade him from going>
— dis·suad·er noun
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Origin of DISSUADE
Middle French or Latin; Middle French dissuader, from Latin dissuadēre, from dis- + suadēre to urge — more at sweet
Related to DISSUADE
- Synonyms
- deter, discourage, inhibit
Rhymes with DISSUADE
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DISSUADE Defined for Kids
dissuade
verb dis·suade \di-ˈswād\
dis·suad·eddis·suad·ing
Definition of DISSUADE for Kids
: to persuade or advise not to do something <“Don't attempt to dissuade me. I see my duty.” — Oliver Butterworth, The Enormous Egg>
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