Pronunciation: [dɪswˈe͡ɪdə] (IPA) 
The word "dissuader" is spelled with a "d" followed by "issua" and "der". The IPA phonetic transcription for "dissuader" is /dɪˈsuːdər/. The "d" is pronounced as in the word "dog" and the "i" is a short vowel as in "sit". The "ss" is pronounced as a double "s" sound, followed by a "u" pronounced as in "soon". Lastly, the "d" is pronounced as in the word "dog" again, followed by an "er" sound as in "her".
A dissuader is a person, object, or circumstance that discourages or convinces someone against a particular course of action. The term comes from the French verb "dissuader," meaning "to dissuade" or "to persuade against." As its name suggests, a dissuader aims to dissuade or deter someone from pursuing a specific behavior, decision, or belief.
The role of a dissuader is to provide arguments, evidence, or reasons that dissuade individuals from their intended course. They may use persuasion, logical reasoning, emotional appeals, or any other means to influence others' choices. A dissuader may attempt to highlight the potential negative consequences or risks associated with the contemplated action, emphasizing the disadvantages or pitfalls that could occur. Alternatively, they may argue in favor of an alternative option or present different perspectives that challenge the person's original stance, hoping to change their mind.
Dissuaders are commonly encountered in various aspects of life. They may arise in personal relationships, where friends, family, or loved ones act as dissuaders by offering advice or expressing concerns to steer someone away from potentially harmful or risky decisions. In the professional context, a dissuader might be an expert or mentor who provides guidance and insights to prevent errors or missteps. Governments, institutions, or public campaigns can also act as dissuaders, utilizing educational campaigns, regulations, or propaganda to influence public behavior or opinions.
Ultimately, the primary purpose of a dissuader is to dissuade individuals from taking a specific path, prevent them from making regrettable choices, and offer an alternative perspective that encourages more thoughtful decision-making.
The word "dissuader" originated from the Latin verb "dissuadere", which is composed of two parts: "dis-" meaning "away" or "apart", and "suadere" meaning "to urge or advise". So, "dissuadere" literally translates to "to advise against" or "to deter". Over time, the word was adopted into French as "dissuader", and later entered the English language with the same meaning.
