v. Function: verb
to turn one aside from a purpose, a project, or a plan FF1C; they tried to dissuade a friend from making a mistake FF1E;
Synonyms: deter, disadvise, discourage, divert
Related Words: derail, throw off; advise, counsel; exhort, prick, urge
Idioms: talk out of
Contrasted Words: get, induce, prevail; affect, influence, touch
Antonyms: persuade