Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Persuade

Dissuade

The most appropriate antonym of the word "persuade" is dissuade.

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

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of "persuade."

• Pervade means "to spread throughout or be present throughout something."
• Induce means "to persuade or influence someone to do something."
• Impress means "to make a strong and favorable impression on someone."