UNSELL Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

unsell

verb

Definition of unsell

as in to deter

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His family did not allow skeptics to deter him from pursuing his dream.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Not all are tankers; many operators are still deterred from using the strait because of sporadic Iranian drone attacks.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of deter

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But Airbnb has acknowledged guest frustration over cleaning fees and advises hosts that setting them too high can discourage bookings.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
The release of the lists comes as Sheinbaum’s administration prepares new ‘audience rights’ rules that would discourage television and radio outlets from broadcasting what the government calls ‘false’ information.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of discourage

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The focus will be on advanced heat management and battery performance, given temperatures exceeding 40°C can cut battery range by as much as 22%, dissuading potential buyers who frequently navigate long desert routes.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
He was initially charged with seven felony counts, including assault, misdemeanor battery, injuring a girlfriend, and dissuading a witness from prosecuting a crime.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissuade

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OpenAI has faced scrutiny over concerns that ChatGPT risks exposing young people to inappropriate content, exacerbating loneliness or inhibiting learning.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Chief compliance officer and co-founder Lauren Fontein says the Compassion Program supports medical cannabis patients, who often face high medical expenses and limitations that inhibit their ability to earn a meaningful income.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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