I would like to know what single English verb would mean making someone give up something or refuse to do something. Is there such a thing at all?
2007-08-07 23:56:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Dissuade (means persuade someone NOT to do something). That's the closest that I can come up with right now -- it's not exactly what you're looking for but it's hard to find just one word that means what you want.
2007-08-08 00:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dissuade is exactly right.
dis·suade /dɪËsweɪd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-sweyd] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object), -suad·ed, -suad·ing. 1. to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often fol. by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
2. Archaic. to advise or urge against: to dissuade an action.
2007-08-08 07:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋