1. to advise against; to discourage or dissuade
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The counselor tried to dehort him from dropping out of school.
• She dehorting her friend from making the risky investment.
• The elder dehorting the young man from his reckless plan.
• His parents dehorting him from pursuing such a dangerous career.
• The teacher dehorting students from cheating on the exam.