Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The money she offered him was insufficient to persuade him to sell.

Discourage

The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word persuade in the given sentence is discourage.

• Persuade means "to cause someone to do something by giving them reasons or arguments."
• Discourage means "to try to prevent someone from doing something by making them feel less likely to do it."

The other words do not have the same meaning as discourage.

• Clade means "a group of organisms that share a common ancestor."
• Propagandize means "to spread information or ideas, especially with the intention of influencing people's opinions."
• Influence means "to have an effect on someone or something, especially in a way that is subtle or gradual."