Question

what does dis- mean in dissuade a. apart, not b. join, connect c. bad, evil d. im not sure

Explanation:

The prefix "dis -" often has meanings like "apart" or "not". In the word "dissuade", it functions to convey a sense of negation or separation from the base meaning related to persuasion. For example, "suade" is related to persuasion, and "dis -" makes it mean to persuade someone not to do something (i.e., to move apart from the action of doing it).

Answer:

A. apart, not