deter
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(verb) try to prevent; show opposition to: "We should discourage this practice among our youth" |
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Synonyms: discourage |
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Related Words: disapprove, reject |
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(verb) turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people" |
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Synonyms: dissuade |
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Related Words: advise, counsel, talk out of |
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