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dissuading
UK
/dɪsˈweɪdɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈweɪdɪŋ/
Translations
dissuadings
pl
Gerund; functions as an uncountable noun referring to the act of discouraging.
His persistent dissuading of the hikers prevented a dangerous climb.
Его настойчивое отговаривание туристов предотвратило опасный подъём.
Additional translations
Used attributively to describe something that discourages.
She spoke in a dissuading tone that made him reconsider his plan.
Она говорила отговаривающим тоном, который заставил его пересмотреть свой план.
Additional translations
dissuading
Gerund
dissuaded
Past Simple
dissuaded
Past Participle
dissuading
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈweɪd/
US
/dɪsˈweɪd/
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Она пыталась отговаривать его от увольнения с работы.
Additional translations
Synonyms
Antonyms
dissuading
Used to describe something that serves to discourage or deter.
Definitions
His persistent dissuading of the hikers prevented a dangerous climb.
She spoke in a dissuading tone that made him reconsider his plan.
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job without having another one lined up.
His dissuading remarks saved her from making a costly mistake.