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dissuade

Part of speech: verb

Sense: to persuade someone not to do something

Usage:

1. To discourage or advise someone against taking a particular action or decision.

Examples:

• My parents tried to dissuade me from dropping out of college.
• I hope my presentation will dissuade them from implementing the new policy.

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