Synonyms for dissuade
dɪˈsweɪd

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1. dissuade, deter(verb)

   turn away from by persuasion

   "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"

   Synonyms:
   deter, discourage

   Antonyms:
   persuade

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1. dissuade(verb)

   Antonyms:
   persuade

2. dissuade(verb)

   Antonyms:
   persuade

English Synonyms and Antonyms(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. dissuade

   Synonyms:
   baffle, confound, counteract, denounce, deter, disapprove, disconcert, discourage, expose, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstruct

   Antonyms:
   abet, advocate, aid, assist, countenance, embolden, encourage, incite, instigate, promote, sanction, support, uphold

Dictionary of English Synonymes(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. dissuade(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   turn from a purpose, divert by persuasion

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1. dissuade(v)

   Synonyms:
   deter, divert

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1. List of paraphrases:

   deter, discourage

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1. Josh Earnest:

   The president's comments were more in line with what officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity told CNN and other outlets after the ships were deployed Monday : that the U.S. ships were moved closer to Yemen to monitor and dissuade the Iranian convoy. Josh Earnest, though, focused on the need for the U.S. Navy ships to keep the region's waters safe for commerce. READ : Rubio, Kirk : No nuclear deal unless Iran releases reporter The movement of the -- of this particular aircraft carrier would augment the American military presence in the Gulf of Aden and would send a clear signal about our continued insistence about the free flow of commerce and the freedom of movement in the region.

2. Joseph Vincent Ntuda Ebode:

   Of course, a military response is necessary. But the war must go beyond that, we need to address the problem of poverty and unemployment plaguing these regions (where Boko Haram is active) to dissuade the youths from joining the terrorists.

3. Bernie McTernan:

   One of the benefits of the streaming age is there are zero costs for canceling services. Consumers can easily subscribe to a streaming service when their favorite show is on and then turn it off when finished, this new window could be a way for streamers to dissuade the cycling between services.

4. John McCain:

   The argument that I hear from the administration is that we don't want to provoke Vladimir Putin. That is just Orwellian... history will judge this administration incredibly harshly, the only thing that will dissuade Vladimir Putin from what he is doing is when coffins come back to the families in Russia.

5. Jose Luis Alvarez:

   Obviously there was a reaction to dissuade the protesters and that produced this unfortunate result.

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