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DISSUADES

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Dissuades.

Dissuades - as a verb

Turn away from by persuasion

Example: "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advisecounselrede
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
persuade

Example Sentences

"She dissuades her friends from taking unnecessary risks."
"The teacher dissuades students from cheating on exams."
"He dissuades his daughter from staying out too late."
"The doctor dissuades his patients from smoking."
"The police officer dissuades drivers from speeding."
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Word Game Points

Is DISSUADES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissuades is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISSUADES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DISSUADES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissuades is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISSUADES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DISSUADES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissuades is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISSUADES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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