unsells

verb

present tense third-person singular of unsell
as in discourages

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  1. discourages
  2. inhibits
  3. dissuades
  4. deters
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  • The studies also cannot tell us whether the threat of punishment under Maryland’s law discourages people from creating or spreading deepfakes.
    — Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Depriving the plant of light discourages the development of chlorophyll—the green plant pigment responsible for color—and rids the chicory of an unpleasant flavor.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of discourages
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  • Some seeds are covered in a very hard seed coat that inhibits germination by blocking water from getting through.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, the metal has a non reactive layer of chromium oxide that further inhibits the strong chemical bond necessary for an actual seasoning to develop.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of inhibits
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  • Mulch also helps suppress weeds and dissuades strawberry pests like slugs.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Whether their internal strength at the position dissuades them from allocating money to Abrams remains to be seen.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of dissuades
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  • During dry periods, soil-dwelling bacteria produce a compound called geosmin that deters insects such as fruit flies.
    — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
  • With Fiji's population spread across more than 100 islands, Lal says that such a journey likely deters many people from seeking care.
    — David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of deters
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“Unsells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsells. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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