What is another word for Dissuaded?
Pronunciation: [dɪswˈe͡ɪdɪd] (IPA) 
Dissuaded, meaning to persuade someone not to do something, has several synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Some common synonyms include deterred, discouraged, prevented, restrained, and advised against. Deterred implies the idea of fear or apprehension that keeps someone from doing something, while discouraged means to dishearten or convince someone of the futility of their actions. Prevented, on the other hand, refers to stopping something from happening altogether. To restrain means to hold back, while advising against involves offering counsel or advice against something. Whatever the word used, dissuading someone from a course of action requires tact, diplomacy, and the right choice of language.
