Synonyms

1. deter

Sentence Examples

1. If criminals demand to go to your house, dissuade them by telling them you live in a large housing compound guarded by security guards and police.
2. The walk back to her apartment did nothing to dissuade her from leaving as soon as possible.
3. My best friend had been totally suckered into believing that poor cat was suffering, and that chubby feline was not going to dissuade her of that delusion.
4. In the end, though they sought to dissuade him from involving himself in such a challenge, assuring him they admitted his gratitude as fully established, and needed no fresh proofs to be convinced of his valiant spirit, as those related in the history of his exploits were sufficient, still Don Quixote persisted in his resolve and mounted on Rocinante, bracing his buckler on his arm and grasping his lance, he posted himself in the middle of a high road that was not far from the green meadow.
5. The governor again bade him beware of what he was doing, as the licentiate was beyond a doubt still mad but all his cautions and warnings were unavailing to dissuade the chaplain from taking him away.
6. Perhaps, but so does training as a warrior, and you do not dissuade any from that course.
7. As fascinating as it has been to read about your findings, might I dissuade you from delving any further into the matter?
8. The conduct of the son in seeking to avenge his father was so natural that Château-Renaud did not seek to dissuade him, and was content with renewing his assurances of devotion.
9. one day the demure Marcela makes her appearance turned shepherdess and, in spite of her uncle and all those of the town that strove to dissuade her, took to going a-field with the other shepherd-lasses of the village, and tending her own flock.
10. I, however, was one of those on ransom, for when it was discovered that I was a captain, although I declared my scanty means and want of fortune, nothing could dissuade them from including me among the gentlemen and those waiting to be ransomed.