as in discouraged
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 dissuaded
The mother who worked at the downtown hotel would not be dissuaded, even when several others from school intervened.
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Emily Witt, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
The encampments must be removed year-round and people dissuaded from living outside.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite clearing the song ahead of time with representatives for the Dodgers, Nezza said she was dissuaded from singing in Spanish on game day by an unnamed employee of the team.
—Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
If some companies, like BP and Total acquiesced, others like Exxon and Conoco packed up and left, writing off $billions and filing international arbitration claims that dissuaded many firms from seeking to establish operations in the country.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
By providing the Kichwa additional education and alternative sources of income, they’re dissuaded from hunting the more incredible animals in the rainforest.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
The high initial price also likely dissuaded buyers at first.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2025
That information might have dissuaded the Heat from pursuing a trade for Rozier.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Local authorities hope that Maccabi fans will be dissuaded from making the trip to Birmingham.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Emily Witt, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
The encampments must be removed year-round and people dissuaded from living outside.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite clearing the song ahead of time with representatives for the Dodgers, Nezza said she was dissuaded from singing in Spanish on game day by an unnamed employee of the team.
—Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
If some companies, like BP and Total acquiesced, others like Exxon and Conoco packed up and left, writing off $billions and filing international arbitration claims that dissuaded many firms from seeking to establish operations in the country.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
By providing the Kichwa additional education and alternative sources of income, they’re dissuaded from hunting the more incredible animals in the rainforest.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
The high initial price also likely dissuaded buyers at first.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2025
That information might have dissuaded the Heat from pursuing a trade for Rozier.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Local authorities hope that Maccabi fans will be dissuaded from making the trip to Birmingham.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuaded
Verb
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Reports ahead of the game suggested the NFL had discouraged the gesture, though the league disputed that account.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Circumstances may force you to change course without warning, so if conversations escalate (or your emotions feel stronger than usual), don’t be discouraged.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Autos out Automotive executives who spoke to CNBC about not advertising during this year's Super Bowl said they were deterred due to the cost — $8 million on average for a 30-second ad — and felt their ad dollars would be better spent elsewhere.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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During the day, prospective criminals could be deterred by the sound of the television.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissuaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuaded. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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