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verb (v)

• try to prevent; show opposition to(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  discourage
  

  source: wordnet30
• turn away from by persuasion(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  dissuade
  Antonym:
  persuade
  

  source: wordnet30
• To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc.(verb)

  source: webster1913