as in discourages
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 dissuades
In the velvety elegance of Paris, Jacques (Guillaume des Forêts, nearly a Timothée Chalamet look-alike), a floppy-haired painter, dissuades Marthe (Isabelle Weingarten) from jumping into the Seine when her fiancé abandons her.
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Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuades
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Psilocybin encourages hair growth and discourages graying in mice.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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When that environment potentially discourages risk-taking, open dialogue, or resilience, the intangible ROI of college erodes.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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To reduce the potential cost, complexity, and risk that deters some companies from offering apprenticeship programs, Wilmes says visionary leadership and executive buy-in are crucial.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Amberger and McGinty both said the residency requirement deters many people from even applying for the job in the first place.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Dissuades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuades. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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