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
That’s partly simply a tactical thing — both sides naturally sit deep — but the conditions seemed to dissuade any kind of positional bravery.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The unit has to be locked each day, Merz said, to dissuade users from locking themselves in.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
At one point during a particularly bad run for the Royals, even Kauffman Stadium security tried to dissuade her from doing it so often.
—Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
White House officials say there isn’t an active effort underway to try and remove Powell, a longstanding Trump fixation that advisers have dissuaded him from pursuing due to significant concerns over legal constraints and market reaction.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The unit has to be locked each day, Merz said, to dissuade users from locking themselves in.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
At one point during a particularly bad run for the Royals, even Kauffman Stadium security tried to dissuade her from doing it so often.
—Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
White House officials say there isn’t an active effort underway to try and remove Powell, a longstanding Trump fixation that advisers have dissuaded him from pursuing due to significant concerns over legal constraints and market reaction.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuade
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Covering the soil with a ½ inch of coarse sand or fine gravel can also discourage egg laying.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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In some cities, local law enforcement is discouraged from cooperating with federal immigration officials, while in others local authorities just don't actively involve themselves in immigration enforcement.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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However, some professionals consulted as part of the analysis expressed concern that 18 was too young to receive such a generous basic income, and that this could deter them from pursuing employment.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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The opposition parties' actions sparked concerns among some Taiwanese about the island's democratic integrity and its ability to deter Chinese military threats, leading to the recall campaigns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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“Dissuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuade. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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