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noun

as in deterrence

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verb

present participle of dissuade
as in discouraging
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 dissuading
Verb
Leaders using this phrase create an unsafe psychological environment, dissuading any dissent or improvement curiosity. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Pablo Andres Aguilera Mora, 46, is being held in the Santa Clara County Main Jail for criminal charges including murder, assault with a deadly weapon, dissuading a witness and contempt of court, according to court records. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 Several recent papers suggest that the rent-control scheme might even be making the housing shortage worse in some places by causing landlords to take units off the rental market and dissuading developers from building. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 He is also accused of dissuading a victim and destroying a communication device. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 1 May 2026 In the credit card world, the r/churning subreddit boasts nearly 30,000 weekly visitors, and even has a whole FAQ section about dissuading the average person from engaging in churning, offering several reasons that Fred agrees with. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026 But the report said those efforts would have limited effects in dissuading someone who has a gambling addiction. — Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026 Trump, just as the vote was wrapping up, issued a primary threat against those who opposed his tariff regime — potentially dissuading some Republicans running in tight seats from backing Democrats’ tariff resolutions. — Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026 A little bout of volatility isn't dissuading Ed Yardeni from his bullish take on stocks. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuading
  1. deterrence
  2. discouraging
  3. discouragement
  4. deterring
  5. charging
  6. instruction
  7. bidding
  8. suppression
Noun
  • Ballistic-missile submarines are built primarily for nuclear deterrence, while attack submarines hunt enemy vessels, gather intelligence, support special forces, and strike targets on land.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • This includes intelligence and surveillance assets as well as long-range bombers, air-to-air refueling, and, ultimately, NATO’s nuclear deterrence.
    — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026
Definition of deterrence
Verb
  • Sadly, in discouraging all the phantom agonies, FIFA inadvertently seems to have done away with the equally farcical phenomenon that is Magic Spray®.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
  • For him, discouraging such behavior is a preventative measure that can help reduce human trafficking.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of discouraging
Noun
  • Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • SpongeBob doesn’t stay stuck in discouragement or disappointment for long, but rather looks for something positive to focus on.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 2026
Definition of discouragement
Verb
  • If the prospect of lines, crowds, and excessive noise is deterring you from a vacation this summer, then the area around Shippea Hill is the ultimate antidote.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • The sheriff’s office targets johns in the hopes of deterring future buyers.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of deterring
Noun
  • The city is developing an EV charging needs assessment and network plan to identify where new chargers should be installed, evaluate existing chargers and identify barriers to electric vehicle adoption.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The optional Thule VeloSlide system highlighted in the top photo makes for easy bicycle loading and unloading, and the garage is prewired for ebike charging.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of charging
Noun
  • The files included instructions for how to make the S-300 missile system, a centerpiece of Russia’s air defenses inherited from the Soviet Union.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • The moment your environment shifts, with a new product category, a new flavor of spam review or a new way users try to game the system, the instructions need another pass.
    — Kayode Faturoti, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of instruction
Noun
  • These sales can reach people who may never have considered bidding at Christie’s before, then bring them into the company through an object with an immediate personal connection.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
  • In reality, the refs just do the bidding of the cowards behind the curtain.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
Definition of bidding
Noun
  • The project also includes installing a fire suppression system throughout the entire school.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • With the government fundamentally needing to refill the reserve rather than drain it further, the SPR has transformed from a political tool for price suppression into a major backstop against sharp declines in crude oil prices.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of suppression

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