Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Persuade

  1. Discourage

  2. Report

  3. Plead

  4. Convince
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Explanation

'Persuade' means to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument. 'Discourage' means to try to prevent or dissuade someone from doing something - the opposite action of convincing or encouraging.

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