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