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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dissuades

/dɪˈsuːzeɪdz/ verb · British & US
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What does dissuades mean?

verb

To persuade someone not to do something, or to discourage someone from doing something. To prevent or deter someone from doing something.

Example

"The doctor tried to dissuade the patient from undergoing the risky surgery."

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