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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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Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz told Polish broadcaster TVP on Tuesday that nuclear deterrence would be discussed during a NATO meeting in Brussels on June 18.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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With the Hai Kun nearing delivery, the modernization of the Chien Lung-class submarines nearing completion, and advanced torpedoes scheduled to arrive next year, Taiwan’s navy is steadily expanding its undersea warfare capabilities and strengthening its maritime deterrence posture.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For instance, the federal permitting process is notoriously long and costly, discouraging the development of domestic production capacity.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Now the rise of AI is discouraging engagement with any human beings at all; instead, more and more people are forming their views in conversation with a machine that lacks moral sense.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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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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Meanwhile, Lithuania, along with Estonia, Latvia and Poland, has existing or planned defense programs along NATO’s eastern flank, aimed in part at deterring potential Russian or Belarusian military incursions.—
Tatsiana Kulakevich,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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But that isn't deterring fans from celebrating their team.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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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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Be sure to read all instructions and fill the form out only once.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Kuwaiti’s military said forces were intercepting missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 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
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Debug uses what's called the suppression method.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The state then appealed the judge’s suppression order, and now the Supreme Judicial Court has reversed the lower-court ruling.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissuading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuading. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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