Meaning of the word dissuade in English

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dissuade

US /dɪˈsweɪd/
UK /dɪˈsweɪd/
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Verb

1.

persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action

Example:
I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Her parents dissuaded her from marrying so young.
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