Dissuade
/dɪˈsweɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) To persuade someone not to take a particular course of action.
The lawyer tried to dissuade the client from signing the risky contract.
Forms
- dissuades
- dissuaded
- dissuading
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to indicate advising against certain actions based on potential consequences.
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