Select the antonym of the given word.

Persuade

Dissuade

The antonym of the given word persuade is dissuade.

• Persuade means "to cause (someone) to do something by giving reasons or arguments."
• Dissuade means "to try to prevent (someone) from doing something by giving reasons or arguments."

The other words do not have the same meaning as persuade, so they are not its antonyms.

• Convince means "to make (someone) believe something by giving reasons or evidence."
• Endorse means "to give one's public approval or support to (someone or something)."
• Fume means "to be very angry or annoyed."