dehort

/diˈhɔːrt/

Definitions

1. verb

to dissuade or persuade someone to give up a course of action, idea, or plan

“The coach tried to dehort his player from quitting the game.”

2. verb

to advise or dissuade someone from doing something

“The doctor dehorted the patient against taking unnecessary medication.”

Synonyms

  • deter
  • dissuade

Antonyms

  • encourage
  • persuade