Index of English words, starting with "di"

(1) - Dissuade (v. t.) To divert by persuasion; to turn from a purpose by reasons or motives; -- with from; as, I could not dissuade him from his purpose.
(2) - Dissuade (v. t.) To advise or exhort against; to try to persuade (one from a course).

(1) - Dissuader (n.) One who dissuades; a dehorter.

(1) - Dissuasion (n.) A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a dissuasive.
(2) - Dissuasion (n.) The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing; dehortation.

(1) - Dissuasive (n.) A dissuasive argument or counsel; dissuasion; dehortation.
(2) - Dissuasive (a.) Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice.