Deter through argument or advice (8)

I believe the answer is:

dissuade

(Other definitions for dissuade that I've seen before include "Discourage from course of action" , "Advise not to proceed" , "Put off" , "Deter by advice" , "Try to deter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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