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DISSUADE

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Dissuade.

Dissuade - as a verb

Turn away from by persuasion

Example: "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deter6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advise10counsel9rede5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
persuade11

Example Sentences

"I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job."
"She dissuaded me from taking that risky investment."
"They were unable to dissuade the protesters from blocking the road."
"The teacher tried to dissuade the students from cheating on the exam."
"He was easily dissuaded by his friends from going on the roller coaster."
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Word Game Points

Is DISSUADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissuade is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISSUADE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DISSUADE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissuade is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISSUADE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DISSUADE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissuade is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISSUADE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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