dissuade
Translation
to dissuade, to discourage
Examples
I tried to dissuade him from leaving.
I tried to dissuade him from leaving.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sth./-ing)) to persuade (sb.) not to do (sth.) I tried to dissuade him from leaving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discourage, deter; Antonyms: persuade, encourage
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (away from) + 'suadere' (to advise, urge). To advise someone away from something.
Memory Tips
It's the opposite of 'persuade'. Think of 'per-' as persuading someone *to do* something, and 'dis-' as persuading them *away from* it.