as in deterrence
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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 Synonyms for dissuading
Noun
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Unlike deterrence by punishment, which threatens consequences like economic sanctions, a strategy of denial seeks to convince an aggressor that its objectives are unobtainable, by making the likelihood of a catastrophic military defeat more credible.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025 -
What once seemed like a regional containment policy now shows the traits of a broader, irreverent deterrence doctrine—enabled by unconditional U.S. support.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Actions by officials in the two countries are also discouraging Canadian tourists from looking south.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
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Good air circulation will allow leaves and stems to dry out, discouraging disease.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for transgender youth was the kind of attention many advocates didn’t want and the capper to a month of discouragement.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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Even minor dating setbacks may trigger self-doubt or discouragement.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Where applicable, include order confirmations, status updates, and next-step instructions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Earlier instructions to stop antibiotics were premature, and a longer course was necessary.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The chairman said the operation included deception and suppression tactics to ensure the safety of the U.S. aircraft.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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On a final note: Though none of the artwork on display is offered for individual sale, there is an agricultural-grade fire suppression system on the land for that all-important peace of mind.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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“Dissuading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuading. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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