Avrådde

Avrådde is the past tense form of the Swedish verb avråda, meaning to discourage someone from undertaking a course of action or to advise against it. The term is used when someone is urged not to do something, often on professional, medical, financial, or safety grounds. The common construction is avråda [någon] från att [infinitiv], as in “experten avrådde honom från att investera.”

Conjugation and grammar. The present tense is avråder (jag avråder, du avråder, han/hon avråder, vi avråder, ni avråder, de avråder). The past tense is avrådde (jag avrådde, du avrådde, han/hon avrådde, vi avrådde, ni avrådde, de avrådde). The supine is avrått, and the perfect tense is har avrått. Passive or passive-perfect forms appear as blev avrådd or har blivit avrådd in contexts describing something that was advised against.

Etymology and nuance. Avråda is formed with the prefix av- meaning away or against combined with råda (to advise). The prefix adds a sense of negation or reversal compared with giving advice. The term tends to appear in formal, clinical, or policy-related contexts and can carry a stronger, more formal tone than everyday synonyms.

Usage notes. Avråda is often contrasted with råda mot or uppmuntra, which express encouraging or advising against with a softer nuance. Common collocations include avråda från att göra något, avråda någon från ett visst beslut, and statements from authorities or experts. It is generally used to convey that a particular action is not recommended and should be avoided when possible.

Examples. Läkaren avrådde patienten från att träna hårt under återhämtningen. Styrelsen avrådde från att lansera produkten i nuläget.