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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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Botanical alternatives such as neem and pyrethrins in canola oil provide three to four days of deterrence.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Some European nations have taken up an offer Macron made then to discuss France’s nuclear deterrence and even associate European partners in French nuclear exercises.—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those moments can be discouraging, Bryant admitted.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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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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Lavender is a great companion plant to use with vegetable gardens, as its strong floral scent attracts beneficial pollinators, while deterring harmful insects.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Reimbursement rates have not kept up with costs, deterring dentists from accepting Medicaid, said Marko Vujicic, chief economist and vice president at the ADA Health Policy Institute.—
Phil Galewitz,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With homes starting in the mid-$500,000s, the development offers features such as EV charging, private patio options, and quick access to both Boulder and Denver—shortening commutes and giving parents more time at home.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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These included a $7,500 tax credit to entice people to buy an EV, billions of dollars of manufacturing subsidies, free charging stations, choice parking spaces and other special treatments.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are classrooms, but instruction is limited to an hour daily, mostly filling out worksheets.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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During his appeal, Garcia-Torres raised numerous issues, including the admission of DNA and other evidence, the conduct of his trial, jury instruction, alleged misconduct by the prosecutor and the sentence.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Paramount and Netflix were locked in a months-long heated bidding war over WBD, which had fallen into financial disrepair.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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More about the bidding war’s close here.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Khamenei’s suppression of the protests, with thousands of people killed, was a sign of the threat that popular anger represented.—
Lee Keath,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Freedom to Learn Coalition, which includes multiple Jewish organizations and condemns antisemitism, raised concerns that the working group could become a vehicle for suppression and censorship in the classroom.—
CT Mirror,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissuading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuading. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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