Sentences with 'dissuade'

Example sentences and phrases with the word dissuade and other words derived from it.

• « Sorensen managed to dissuade him, but, in May, Edsel was bedridden at home. The doctors had nothing more to do for him. »

• « At the turn of the century, efforts were made to dissuade the dead from returning. The body was buried with some sacrifices and a farewell ceremony. It was buried facing away from the village: they had to be kept apart. »