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Dissuaded: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissuaded

 

[ dɪsˈweɪdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

persuasion, influence

Dissuaded refers to the action of persuading someone not to take a particular course of action. It involves convincing an individual to abandon a decision or plan, often by presenting arguments against it. The effectiveness of dissuasion depends on the strength of the arguments and the receptiveness of the individual being dissuaded. This term is often used in contexts involving advice or reasoning.

Synonyms

deterred, discouraged, diverted, prevented, restrained

Examples of usage

  • She dissuaded him from quitting his job.
  • They dissuaded their friends from going to the risky concert.
  • The teacher dissuaded her students from not studying for the exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissuaded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disuadido

🇮🇳 विपरीत करने वाला

🇩🇪 abgebracht

🇮🇩 dihindari

🇺🇦 відмовлений

🇵🇱 odstraszony

🇯🇵 思いとどまらせた

🇫🇷 dissuadé

🇪🇸 disuadido

🇹🇷 caydırılmış

🇰🇷 단념하게 한

🇸🇦 مُثبِط

🇨🇿 odradil

🇸🇰 odradil

🇨🇳 劝阻

🇸🇮 odvrnjen

🇮🇸 frávarpa

🇰🇿 тойғандырған

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 vaz keçmiş

🇲🇽 disuadido

Word origin

The verb 'dissuade' has its origins in the Latin word 'dissuadere', which is formed by combining the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'suadere' meaning 'to advise' or 'to urge'. The earliest known use of the term in English dates back to the late 15th century. It was adopted into the English language during a time when Latin was the primary language of scholars, and many Latin terms were incorporated into English vocabulary. Over the centuries, 'dissuade' has maintained its meaning related to advising against something, emphasizing the influence of language and rhetoric in human interaction. As society evolved, the concept of dissuasion became crucial in various fields such as law, psychology, and conflict resolution, highlighting the importance of effective communication and persuasion techniques.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,757, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.