Both Uses of
dissuade
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- With the prospect of forcing entry into Umbridge's office ahead, Harry had never expected the day to be a restful one, but he had not reckoned on Hermione's almost continual attempts to dissuade him from what he was planning to do at five o'clock.†
Chpt 29
- Ron seemed determined to give neither his opinion nor his advice; he would not look at Harry, though when Hermione opened her mouth to try dissuading Harry some more, he said in a low voice, 'Give it a rest, OK?†
Chpt 29 *
Definition:
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(dissuade) persuade someone not to do something