* Formal: The doctor tried to dissuade the patient from smoking, but he refused to listen.
* Informal: My friends tried to dissuade me from going to that party, but I went anyway.
* With a specific reason: The government's warnings about the dangers of driving under the influence dissuaded many people from drinking and driving.
* With an action: I tried to dissuade him from making such a risky investment.
Remember: "Dissuade" implies trying to convince someone *not* to do something. It's often used with the preposition "from" or "against."