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DISSUADE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISSUADE?

Need another word that means the same as “dissuade”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “dissuade” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Dissuade” are: deter, discourage, prevent, disincline, turn aside, divert, sidetrack

Dissuade as a Verb

Definitions of "Dissuade" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dissuade” as a verb can have the following definitions:

  • Turn away from by persuasion.
  • Persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action.

Synonyms of "Dissuade" as a verb (7 Words)

deterDiscourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
Only a health problem would deter him from seeking re election.
discourageDeprive of courage or hope take away hope from cause to feel discouraged.
We should discourage this practice among our youth.
disinclineMake unwilling.
divertDraw (the attention) of someone from something.
Although the audience members were diverted by this new symphony critics disliked it.
preventStop (someone) from doing something.
Locks won t prevent a determined burglar from getting in.
sidetrackCause (someone) to be distracted from an immediate or important issue.
A development well drilled in the south west field is flowing at thousands of barrels a day after being sidetracked.
turn asideGet by buying and selling.

Usage Examples of "Dissuade" as a verb

  • Negative campaigning will only dissuade people.
  • His friends tried to dissuade him from flying.

Associations of "Dissuade" (30 Words)

adamantImpervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason- W.Churchill.
He is adamant in his refusal to change his mind.
avertPrevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence.
Avert a strike.
avoidPrevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
This route avoids downtown Boston.
banBan from a place of residence as for punishment.
A ban on dangerous jet ski riders.
censorshipThe suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
The regulation imposes censorship on all media.
depressPush or pull (something) down into a lower position.
These news depressed her.
deterTry to prevent; show opposition to.
Strategists think not only about how to deter war but about how war might occur.
determinedDetermined or decided upon as by an authority.
Made continued and determined efforts to find and destroy enemy headquarters.
discourageDeprive of courage or hope take away hope from cause to feel discouraged.
Tedious regulations could discourage investors.
disheartenCause (someone) to lose determination or confidence.
The farmer was disheartened by the damage to his crops.
forecloseKeep from happening or arising; make impossible.
The bank was threatening to foreclose on his mortgage.
forestallPrevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.
They will present their resignations to forestall a vote of no confidence.
forfendAvert or prevent (something evil or unpleasant.
The fiend forfend said the grim Earl.
hamperA basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic.
A laundry hamper.
hinderHinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements.
illegalizeDeclare illegal; outlaw.
impedeBe a hindrance or obstacle to.
The sap causes swelling which can impede breathing.
inhibitLimit the range or extent of.
Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs.
inhibitorA person who takes out an inhibition.
interference(in ice hockey and other sports) the illegal hindering of an opponent not in possession of the puck or ball.
He ran interference for the quarterback.
interveneGet involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force.
Their forces intervened to halt the attack.
lightproofNot penetrable by light.
Lightproof containers.
militate(of a fact or circumstance) be a powerful or conclusive factor in preventing.
Politeness militated against this opinion being expressed.
obstruct(in various sports) impede (a player in the opposing team) in a manner which constitutes an offence.
The appellants were arrested and later convicted of obstructing the police.
precludeKeep from happening or arising; make impossible.
His difficulties preclude him from leading a normal life.
preventStop (someone) from doing something.
The guards threatened to bar the gates to prevent him leaving.
preventiveA medicine or other treatment designed to prevent disease or ill health.
Quinine was used as a malaria preventive.
stonewallEngage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate.
Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation.
stronglyWith strength or in a strong manner.
He was strongly affected by the divorce of his parents.
thwartHinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of.
The government had been able to thwart all attempts by opposition leaders to form new parties.
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