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PERSUADES Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word persuades. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For PERSUADES

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deters
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

discourages
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

dissuades
verbv
verb

• turn away from by persuasion

hinders
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

prevents
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

dissuade
verbv
verb

• turn away from by persuasion

deter
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

Alternatives for DETERS

Alternatives for DISCOURAGES

Alternatives for DISSUADES

Alternatives for HINDERS

Alternatives for PREVENTS

Alternatives for DISSUADE

Alternatives for DETER

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