DISSUADE


Meaning of DISSUADE in English

v.tr. (often foll. by from) discourage (a person); persuade against (dissuaded him from continuing; was dissuaded from his belief). dissuader n. dissuasion n. dissuasive adj.

[ L dissuadere (as DIS-, suadere suas- persuade) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.