n. Gradual cessation of use or custom; neglect of use; disuse. [ R. ] Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Mr. Burchell, on the contrary, dissuaded her with great ardor: and I stood neuter. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
War, therefore, open or concealed, alike
My voice dissuades. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
I have tried what is possible to dissuade him. Mad. D' Arblay. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who dissuades; a dehorter. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Mr. Burchell, on the contrary, dissuaded her with great ardor: and I stood neuter. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
War, therefore, open or concealed, alike
My voice dissuades. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
I have tried what is possible to dissuade him. Mad. D' Arblay. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who dissuades; a dehorter. [ 1913 Webster ]