Definitions

1. verb

to persuade someone not to do or believe something

“The politician’s speech was meant to dissuade voters from supporting the opposing party.”

2. verb

to deter or discourage someone from doing something

“The high cost of the project dissuaded the investors from putting their money into it.”

3. verb

to persuade someone not to do or believe something, by argument or persuasion

“The teacher tried to dissuade the student from quitting the school project.”

4. verb

to prevail upon someone to do or believe something

“The doctor tried to dissuade the patient from taking the medication.”