dissuades

[US]/dɪsˈweɪdz/
[UK]/dɪsˈweɪdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.persuades someone not to do something

Phrases & Collocations

dissuades bad behavior

dissuades risky actions

dissuades negative thoughts

dissuades poor choices

dissuades harmful habits

dissuades reckless driving

dissuades unhealthy lifestyles

dissuades impulsive decisions

dissuades excessive spending

dissuades harmful relationships

Example Sentences

she dissuades him from making rash decisions.

the teacher dissuades students from procrastinating.

he dissuades his friends from taking unnecessary risks.

parents often dissuade their children from skipping school.

the doctor dissuades patients from smoking.

she dissuades her colleagues from working overtime.

the campaign dissuades people from littering.

he dissuades his brother from buying an expensive car.

the mentor dissuades students from giving up easily.

she dissuades him from engaging in unhealthy habits.

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