as in to discourage
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
tried to dissuade her from her intention to drop out of college
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Recent Examples of dissuade
The zoo eventually limited viewing times and installed security cameras to dissuade visitors from harassing their star attraction.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Imani Murray dreamt of taking an African safari for five years, but was dissuaded by the seemingly hefty price tag.
—Essence, 2 July 2025
The disclosures aim to dissuade analysts from taking buy-side offers.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Ormond alleges that after the incident, her CAA agents sought to dissuade her from reporting it — a charge CAA also denies.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 July 2025
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Imani Murray dreamt of taking an African safari for five years, but was dissuaded by the seemingly hefty price tag.
—Essence, 2 July 2025
The disclosures aim to dissuade analysts from taking buy-side offers.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Ormond alleges that after the incident, her CAA agents sought to dissuade her from reporting it — a charge CAA also denies.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissuade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuade
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So don’t be discouraged if plants are taking multiple seasons to tackle.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
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Bonta discouraged stealing Valparaiso’s speed bumps.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Australia is in the midst of a major military restructure, bolstering its navy with long-range firepower in an effort to deter China.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The house, which does not like children, especially not trick-or-treaters, does everything in its power to deter the kids before Halloween night.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Dissuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuade. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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