dissuaded

past tense of dissuade
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 But some advocates say his posture is hardly unique among previous presidents, and they won’t be dissuaded from seeking to build consensus for tribal goals. Terry Tang, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025 Car traffic, engine noise and the glare of the headlights eventually dissuaded it from crossing the asphalt barrier. Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025 Initially, Reeves suggested that the pair alternate nights as Estragon and Vladimir, but Lloyd dissuaded them from taking on that challenge. Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025 Both Pierre and Manigat said they will not be dissuaded by the latest turn of events. Ychmuth Corneille, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 But that hasn’t dissuaded wealthy Middle Eastern investors from pouring more money into its funds. Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Which means the team can find plenty of buyers willing to fill the void if there are any longtime Broncomaniacs dissuaded from paying for a PSL. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025 As well as overall affordability concerns, experts believe buyers are being dissuaded by elevated mortgage rates. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 Yet these concerns apparently haven’t dissuaded many Americans from treating ChatGPT and the like as doctors and therapists who are on call 24/7. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuaded
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  • So as not to muddy either the political or familial waters, Franklin discouraged Temple from any contact with his father.
    Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
  • That means builders are discouraged about the future.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • Sirianni said the offensive line’s health has not deterred the Eagles from choosing to run the ball.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Cincinnati plans to prohibit loitering at its transit centers, such as Government Square, after the city says conditions have deterred some from taking public transportation.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Dissuaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuaded. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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