Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PERSUADE

Repel 

The most appropriate antonym of the given word persuade is repel.

• Persuade means to convince someone to do something.
• Repel means to drive or force someone away.
• Rustic means unsophisticated or unrefined.
• Reverence means deep respect or admiration.
• Cultured means having or showing a high level of culture.