Dissuade and Gained

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Dissuade verb - To steer (a person) from an activity or course of action.

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Gained is an antonym for dissuade.

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Dissuade is an antonym for gained in acquire topic.

Nearby Words: gain, gaining, gainer

Playing Both Sides: Dumnorix of the Aedui worked as a licensed tax collector for the Romans, then used the money and influence he gained from the position to dissuade his countrymen from opposing the Helvetii while they fought the Romans.

Source: Literature / Commentaries on the Gallic War

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