unsell

verb

Definition of unsellnext
as in to deter

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  1. deter
  2. discourage
  3. dissuade
  4. inhibit
Verb
  • Gene therapy can be a daunting process that may deter some patients.
    — Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But Hegseth suggested that livestreaming Nidal Hasan's death by firing squad would deter future, similar attacks.
    — Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of deter
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  • Clark County officials said the campaign is not intended to discourage voluntary tips, however.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But flying less can raise operating costs per seat, while pushing prices higher risks discouraging travelers who have already absorbed steep increases.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of discourage
Verb
  • But there’s little evidence that long runtimes are dissuading moviegoers.
    — Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Higher interest rates are a pain, but not enough to dissuade them from building.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissuade
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  • One of the challenges inhibiting organic cotton growth in Pakistan, according to Sawie’s study, is the organic seed system.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Energizer Ultimate Child Shield eliminates the risk of burning by utilizing titanium, which inhibits the chemical reaction that makes these shiny buttons so dangerous.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Unsell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsell. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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