dissuade in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To dissuade means to persuade someone not to take a particular action or to change their mind about something.
Sample Sentences
- She tried to dissuade him from making a hasty decision.
- The teacher sought to dissuade her students from cheating on the exam.
- Despite her efforts to dissuade him, he decided to quit his job.
- Parents often attempt to dissuade their children from risky behavior.
- Experts work hard to dissuade the public from believing false information.