General Verbs:
* Dissuade: This is the most common and direct verb. It means to advise someone against doing something.
* Discourage: This implies making someone less likely to do something, perhaps by emphasizing the risks or difficulties.
* Deter: Similar to discourage, but often with a stronger emphasis on preventing action.
* Convince: This can be used when you successfully change someone's mind to not do something.
More Specific Verbs:
* Advise against: This emphasizes giving a specific recommendation to not take a particular course of action.
* Urge against: This implies a stronger attempt to persuade someone not to do something.
* Talk out of: This suggests a more informal and personal attempt to dissuade someone.
Example:
* The lawyer's arguments dissuaded the jury from convicting the defendant.
* He tried to discourage his son from joining the army.
* The high cost of living deterred many from moving to the city.
* She convinced her friend not to go on the dangerous hike.
The best verb to use will depend on the specific context and the intended meaning.