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
There's also a push to dissuade Republican lawmakers from getting rid of tax credits that support clean energy projects.
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Michael Copley, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Miami’s misfortune with close games and big leads hasn’t dissuaded Spoelstra’s goal to maximize each possession and win every game, even if his roster is significantly different from five months ago.
—James Jackson, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Parrish was arrested and charged with kidnapping, assault, dissuading a witness, and other offenses last year.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
They were ultimately dissuaded by mortgage owners and housing authorities.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Michael Copley, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Miami’s misfortune with close games and big leads hasn’t dissuaded Spoelstra’s goal to maximize each possession and win every game, even if his roster is significantly different from five months ago.
—James Jackson, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Parrish was arrested and charged with kidnapping, assault, dissuading a witness, and other offenses last year.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
They were ultimately dissuaded by mortgage owners and housing authorities.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuade
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Emotional illiteracy, disconnection from the body and organizational cultures that discourage vulnerability reinforce this divide.—
Nancy Zamierowski,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In subtropical South Florida, the days can get so hot that the rising mercury might actually discourage pollen production.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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Clarify What’s Allowed Uncertainty about what’s permitted can deter experimentation—especially among women, who are more likely to follow formal rules.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Only a major drive to rebuild the arsenal of democracy can deter China from taking Taiwan through force or other countries from similarly challenging the United States.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Dissuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuade. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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