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persuade Antonyms

Opposite of persuade

Because the opposite of persuade shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to do something through reasoning, argument, or earnest appeal.

Usage Example

"The committee worked hard to dissuade the city council to fund the new public library."

Strongest
dissuade
talk out of
deter
discourage
Strong
prevent

• verb (Context 2)

To cause someone to believe or feel certain about the truth of something.

Usage Example

"The new archaeological evidence finally persuaded historians that the settlement was much older than previously thought."

Strong
disabuse
unsettle

Similar words to persuade

Words similar to persuade shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

convince
talk into
win over
sway
induce
assure
prevail upon
coax
See all synonyms of persuade

• Nearby Words

perspective
perspiration
persuadable
persuade
persuader
persuasion
persuasive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Persuade. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/persuade
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