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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
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
The actor turned businessman, who filed for divorce from Richards in July, is facing four criminal charges by the State of California — two counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent; and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Last week, Phypers was arrested in court and charged with four felonies — two counts of injuring a spouse and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Ongoing immigration raids can spook heavily-immigrant communities, dissuading some kids from going to school.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
In this scenario, the growing economic uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown is dissuading more buyers from purchasing properties this year.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Though Lessig worries about uncertainty over what’s protected dissuading employees from coming forward.
—Harry Booth, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The actor turned businessman, who filed for divorce from Richards in July, is facing four criminal charges by the State of California — two counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent; and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Last week, Phypers was arrested in court and charged with four felonies — two counts of injuring a spouse and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Ongoing immigration raids can spook heavily-immigrant communities, dissuading some kids from going to school.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
In this scenario, the growing economic uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown is dissuading more buyers from purchasing properties this year.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Though Lessig worries about uncertainty over what’s protected dissuading employees from coming forward.
—Harry Booth, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuading
Noun
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Time and again, Netanyahu has recalled his vow on October 8 to restore Israel’s deterrence and reshape the Middle East.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Iran’s leadership vows Israel’s destruction and arms groups who are committed to that goal, deterrence is not theoretical.—
Ken Toltz,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Acknowledge that the disappointment from losing is real—but that feeling is a normal part of all types of play and shouldn't be discouraging.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some Fed officials have specifically argued that last year’s weak hiring shows that borrowing costs are weighing on growth and discouraging companies from expanding.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And given all the ambient discouragement against speaking up about this particular cause, solidarity isn’t just a buzzword.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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SpongeBob doesn’t stay stuck in discouragement or disappointment for long, but rather looks for something positive to focus on.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Both plants attract pollinators, and salvia benefits zinnias by deterring aphids, whiteflies, and other common garden pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New fast charging network planned in China To support the new battery technology, the EV firm announced plans to build a large network of high-power charging stations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Apple also put included MagSafe with Qi2 support for those looking for a more convenient wireless charging experience.—
Shawn Chen,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Once the pedestrians are out of the way, the car slowly pulls into the intersection before stopping again as the HSI agents approach, shouting instructions for the driver to stop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite these declines, Massachusetts still ranks relatively high compared to other states, but risks falling behind states that have recently improved their literacy instruction, including Mississippi and Florida.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Don’t expect Denver to get into a bidding war for him.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Less than a week after dropping out of the bidding for Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix has made a smaller but intriguing acquisition of an AI firm founded by Ben Affleck.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Proponents claim that an unfiltered apple cider vinegar shot each morning taken straight or diluted with water, can help with digestion, bloating, blood sugar control, appetite suppression, and give you a metabolism boost.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
8 Mar. 2026
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The project is the one of the first instances in which the city of Los Angeles is using goat grazing on its public lands for fire suppression.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissuading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuading. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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