UNSELLING Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

unselling

verb

present participle of unsell

as in discouraging

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Chan was undeterred by YouTube policies discouraging people from spamming the platform with quick-turn content.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Much like the journalism injury, which is suffering from Google discouraging users from clicking on links with its AI Overview feature, advertisers are struggling to control the shopping experience and how products are being featured inside AI Mode.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of discouraging

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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
The key ingredient madecassoside has been studied to reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin synthesis.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of inhibiting

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Even so, that is not deterring him from making the case that United should be allowed to get much, much larger.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The mayor's office said the checkpoints appeared to be successful in deterring some criminal activity, like preventing underage patrons from accessing bars.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 7 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

Definition of dissuading

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