as in discourages
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 dissuades
Hugo dissuades him—for unstated reasons that eventually prove pivotal—from putting the material online.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
But if a dentist dissuades you from getting one, Nguyen said, that’s another red flag.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
The boldest part of Astra Nord’s strategy is its intention to begin building the 213-foot Neon on spec, in a market where spiking construction costs and uncertain demand dissuades many shipyards from the same.
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Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
The Live With Kelly and Mark host engaged in a titillating conversation with husband Mark Consuelos on Wednesday's edition of the beloved talk show, with the star admitting that her oral retainer sometimes dissuades her husband's advances in the bedroom.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
The difficulty of challenging an arbitrator’s award sometimes dissuades the losing party from spending the time and money necessary to mount a viable challenge.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
The tension between the audience wanting the best for Siaja while her community dissuades her is key to North of North’s appeal, and that all comes down to how strongly Lambe anchors the series around her.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
Taking away automatic renewal also dissuades employers from offering jobs to H-4 holders out of concerns about potential employment gaps, Peddibhotla added.
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Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Additionally, walking down the steep stairs in the tower dissuades people from this part of the attraction, thinning the crowd further.
—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2017
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
But if a dentist dissuades you from getting one, Nguyen said, that’s another red flag.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
The boldest part of Astra Nord’s strategy is its intention to begin building the 213-foot Neon on spec, in a market where spiking construction costs and uncertain demand dissuades many shipyards from the same.
—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
The Live With Kelly and Mark host engaged in a titillating conversation with husband Mark Consuelos on Wednesday's edition of the beloved talk show, with the star admitting that her oral retainer sometimes dissuades her husband's advances in the bedroom.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
The difficulty of challenging an arbitrator’s award sometimes dissuades the losing party from spending the time and money necessary to mount a viable challenge.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
The tension between the audience wanting the best for Siaja while her community dissuades her is key to North of North’s appeal, and that all comes down to how strongly Lambe anchors the series around her.
—
Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
Taking away automatic renewal also dissuades employers from offering jobs to H-4 holders out of concerns about potential employment gaps, Peddibhotla added.
—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Additionally, walking down the steep stairs in the tower dissuades people from this part of the attraction, thinning the crowd further.
—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuades
Verb
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Better solutions may exist, but the effort required to replace the ecosystem discourages change.
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The color yellow attracts yellow jackets and other pollinating insects, so the all-red design increases your chances of attracting hummingbirds and discourages bees and wasps from staking claim over the sweet nectar.
Verb
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Some also argue that coffee’s caffeine content or abrasive texture deters pests from entering homes and gardens.
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Trout is comfortable in Southern California, isn't asking to leave, and his large contract deters other teams.
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“Dissuades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuades. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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