dissuade

US /dɪˈsweɪd/

UK /dɪˈsweɪd/

1.

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

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I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

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Her parents dissuaded her from marrying so young.

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discourage deter prevent talk out of advise against

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persuade encourage convince