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- [dih-sweyd]
- /dɪˈsweɪd/
- /dɪˈsweɪd/
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- [dih-sweyd]
- /dɪˈsweɪd/
Definitions of dissuading word
- verb with object dissuading to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home. 1
- verb with object dissuading Archaic. to advise or urge against: to dissuade an action. 1
- noun dissuading Present participle of dissuade. 1
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Origin of dissuading
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Latin dissuādēre, equivalent to dis- dis-1 + suādēre to recommend, urge, derivative of suād-, base of suāvis tasting agreeable; see suave
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Parts of speech for Dissuading
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dissuading popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dissuading usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissuading
adjective dissuading
- off-putting — provoking uneasiness, dislike, annoyance, or repugnance; disturbing or disagreeable.
- discouraging — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- depressive — Depressive means relating to depression or to being depressed.
- unsupportive — giving support.
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