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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
Shawn Chang,
Forbes.com,
23 June 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.
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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.
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Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
He is also accused of dissuading a victim and destroying a communication device.
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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.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
But the report said those efforts would have limited effects in dissuading someone who has a gambling addiction.
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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.
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Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
A little bout of volatility isn't dissuading Ed Yardeni from his bullish take on stocks.
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Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The organizations that use outdated hardware or methods of working are dissuading Gen Z talent from their business, without even knowing.
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Shawn Chang,
Forbes.com,
23 June 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
Noun
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The platform is designed to provide the US military with a cost-effective deterrence capability that can be produced quickly to meet growing operational demands, according to a statement by Lockheed.
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Japan is enacting its most significant security policy shift since 1954, transitioning from a narrowly defensive posture to robust deterrence.
Verb
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Already rising demand was turbocharged last fall when the Food and Drug Administration removed a more than 20-year-old black box warning discouraging women from taking hormone replacement therapy.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, said in a social media post that the higher fees appear aimed at discouraging people who already have permanent resident status from becoming full citizens.
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SpongeBob doesn’t stay stuck in discouragement or disappointment for long, but rather looks for something positive to focus on.
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Ray McMillian is a talented Black classical violinist who defies systemic racism and his family’s discouragement to achieve musical success.
Verb
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Peppermint oil is also helpful for deterring ants, because much like lemon, the smell is a major turn-off.
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Regularly share 'in-progress' updates in public team channels, making your milestones undeniable and deterring credit-stealers.
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The battery life errs more on the average side and lacks magnetic charging, but the $380 Prime Day discount makes up for it.
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Slate's small truck model is compatible with North American Charging Standard (NACS) chargers for DC fast charging.
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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Supporters argued Judeo-Christian traditions are fundamental to the nation's founding and should be reflected in classroom instruction.
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Once the film won over its initial Sundance audience, the studios’ specialty units — reportedly Warner Bros Clockwork, Focus, Searchlight, along with NEON, Apple, Sony, and Amazon — all came calling, in what turned into the festival’s most heated bidding war.
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During Tuesday’s council meeting, Councilwoman Monica Perez questioned why the city did not use a competitive-bidding process to determine which company would be best for the project.
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San Miguel Sheriff's Office Steep and rugged terrain is making suppression efforts difficult for firefighters.
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But in the kitchen, things go awry again when some sauce boils over onto a burner, activating a safety suppression feature that automatically shuts down the appliance for a half-hour.
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“Dissuading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuading. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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