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Definition of: dissuade
(di·swād′) v.t. ·suad·ed, ·suad·ing
1. To change or alter the plans of (a person) by persuasion or advice: with from.
2. Obs. To advise against (a course of action). See synonyms under ADMONISH. [<L dissuadere <dis- away + suadere persuade]
—dis·suad′er noun
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