UNSELLING Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

unselling

verb

present participle of unsell

as in discouraging

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In response, Cobb County police plan to increase patrols on and around the holiday and other departments are discouraging participation.

— Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Higher mortgage rates aggravate the problem by discouraging many existing homeowners from selling.

— Sheldon H. Jacobson, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of discouraging

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This database was key to identifying which disease-inhibiting bacteria helped certain frogs survive infection.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
These products work by inhibiting seed germination so using the crabgrass preventer on the lawn will inhibit bulb spread by seed.

— Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

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The state-by-state policy differences could pose a challenge for interstate truckers, however, deterring some vehicle owners who fear local law enforcement, De Haan said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
The policy could have affected legally present immigrants, Temporary Protected Status holders and DACA recipients, while burdening underfunded agencies and deterring families from seeking help.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of deterring

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Following one incident with the actor, he was charged with seven felony counts, including assault, injuring a girlfriend and dissuading a witness from prosecuting a crime.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
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

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