as in to discourage
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
tried to dissuade her from her intention to drop out of college
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Recent Examples of dissuade
Friends sought to dissuade him from engaging.
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Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
The encampments must be removed year-round and people dissuaded from living outside.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
For patients, facility fees drive up medical costs and even dissuade some people from seeking care, the nonprofit consumer advocacy group found.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
While Jones could be a potential asset still in play, the Bulls’ interest in maintaining a larger presence due to the recent success of two-big lineups could dissuade any deals from prying the center away from the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
The encampments must be removed year-round and people dissuaded from living outside.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
For patients, facility fees drive up medical costs and even dissuade some people from seeking care, the nonprofit consumer advocacy group found.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
While Jones could be a potential asset still in play, the Bulls’ interest in maintaining a larger presence due to the recent success of two-big lineups could dissuade any deals from prying the center away from the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuade
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Some borrowers have become discouraged by the wait, experts say.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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High speeds discourage sidewalk activity, reduce visibility for storefronts, and make outdoor dining feel risky rather than inviting.—
Tim Giuliani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Holding federal agents accountable will deter future abuses of power.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Councilmember Cheylynda Barnard, who authored the motion, expressed frustration with claims that a pause would deter businesses and result in job losses.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Dissuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuade. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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