dissuade
UK[dɪˈsweɪd]US[dɪˈsweɪd]
v
to persuade someone not to do something
v
to advise against a course of action
Morpheme Breakdown
dis
suade
dis
away, apart
suade
to urge
Etymology
the word dissuade originates from the latin verb 'dissuadēre', formed by combining the prefix 'dis-' (expressing reversal or removal) with the verb 'suadēre' (to urge, advise, or recommend). the literal meaning was "to advise against" or "to urge away from." this latin term passed into middle english via old french 'dissuader'. the core semantic logic has remained remarkably consistent: the action of urging someone away from a particular action or belief, directly opposing the notion of persuasion.
Analysis
Structure: dis (away, apart) + suade (to urge)
dis- is a Latin prefix meaning "apart, away, having a negative or reversing force." suade is from the Latin root 'suadēre', meaning "to urge, advise."
Examples
i tried to dissuade him from quitting his job without another offer.
nothing could dissuade her from pursuing her dream of becoming an astronaut.
the safety briefing is meant to dissuade reckless behavior on the hiking trail.