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What Does Dissuade Mean?

Verb

  • To convince someone not to do something.

Dissuade — Full Explanation

Dissuade means to tell someone not to do something. Like if your friend wants to jump off a high place, you might dissuade them by saying it's not safe.

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Dissuade Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
दूर करना

door karna

न रोकना

na rokna

न समझाना

na samjhana

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dissuade

What does 'dissuade' mean?
To dissuade means to convince someone not to do something.
How do you pronounce 'dissuade'?
You pronounce 'dissuade' like this: dis-swayd.
What is the origin of the word 'dissuade'?
The word 'dissuade' comes from the Latin word 'dissuadere', which means to advise against.
What is the meaning of 'dissuade' in Bengali?
The word 'dissuade' in Bengali is 'বিরত করা' (Birat kara).