Dehorted

/dɪˈhɔːrtɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of dehort; advised against something; dissuaded from an action.

Etymology

Past tense of dehort, formed by adding -ed.

Kelly Says

In classic literature, wise mentors dehorted young heroes from foolish quests, and readers always wished the heroes had listened before terrible consequences unfolded.

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