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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
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Because having peers who smoke increases young people’s chances of starting themselves, fewer kids being able to get their hands on cigarettes should have a ripple effect, dissuading more and more of their peers from experimenting.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 May 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
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
Verb
The jury in March found O’Connor guilty of crimes including child endangerment and furnishing alcohol to a minor, and dissuading a witness.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Because having peers who smoke increases young people’s chances of starting themselves, fewer kids being able to get their hands on cigarettes should have a ripple effect, dissuading more and more of their peers from experimenting.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 May 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuading
Noun
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Russia has used escalation rhetoric to intimidate Washington and Europe into self-deterrence since the war began.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Ward said she was conflicted by the need to balance rehabilitation with retribution, deterrence, and prevention when faced with the untold nature of the killings.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, national health equity experts have cautioned that price-setting approaches, if not carefully designed, can unintentionally reduce access for communities already facing barriers to care by narrowing treatment options or discouraging participation in certain markets.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Adding layers of bureaucratic chaos will have the insidious effect of discouraging people from following the law.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Despite heavy discouragement from local authorities, macaques are unlikely to reduce their junk food consumption, given the popularity of the tourist attraction and their history of interacting with humans dating back to the 18th century.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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More than 100 Manus employees moved into Meta’s Singapore offices in early March, CNBC has learned, signaling the controversial AI business deal has moved ahead despite Beijing’s discouragement.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Silver price gains of around 140% last year have been deterring buyers in various industries and its elevated price levels are beginning to weigh on demand, UBS said in a note published on May 22.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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And so the Lord imposed a panoply of tongues, thereby deterring the creation of any new technology that might aspire to divine power and glory.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The company is also known for its parts business, which includes motors and charging, and has struck deals with competitors including Eve Air and Archer.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The 71-watt-hour battery supports fast charging, and Acer rates it for up to 30 hours of video playback (specifically on the P6’s IPS panel configuration).—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Both clubs also have youth academies aiming to offer affordable instruction to younger players.—
PJ Green
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Where needed, eriophyid mites can be controlled with horticultural oil, neem oil or miticide sprays following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Getmany claims agencies using its platform can automate up to 85% of their Upwork workflows, while reducing hours spent on bidding and lead qualification.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This was a radical statement at a time when unions often faced violent suppression from employers and police.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Alongside David, another person, who has interim name suppression, was also accused of locking Norman in a room for up to 16 hours a day, according to the New Zealand Herald.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissuading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuading. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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