Definition of DISSUADE

dissuade

Meanings

Verb

  • turn away from by persuasion
    • "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"
  • To convince not to try or do.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French dissuader, from Latin dissuādeō (“I urge differently”, “I advise against”, “I dissuade”), from dis- (“away from”, “asunder”) + suādeō (“I recommend”, “I advise”, “I urge”).

Synonyms

deter

Antonyms

persuade

Scrabble Score: 10

dissuade is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dissuade is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dissuade is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

dissuade is a valid Words With Friends word