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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dissuade

/dɪˈsweɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does dissuade mean?

verb

To persuade someone not to do something, or to discourage someone from doing something. To prevent someone from doing something by giving them reasons why it is not a good idea.

Example

"The coach tried to dissuade the player from quitting the team, but the player was determined to leave."

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