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English to English verb
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try to prevent; show opposition to |  | Example: We should discourage this practice among our youth
source: wordnet30
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turn away from by persuasion | | Example: Negative campaigning will only dissuade people
source: wordnet30
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To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc. | | source: webster1913
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