as in deterrence
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as in discouraging
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 Synonyms for dissuading
Noun
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In the process, the audacious asymmetric attack has raised questions among military analysts about everything from the future of air defenses to the nature of nuclear deterrence.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 June 2025 -
Reversing these moves would quickly boost U.S. deterrence power.—
Eric S. Edelman,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Actions by officials in the two countries are also discouraging Canadian tourists from looking south.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
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Good air circulation will allow leaves and stems to dry out, discouraging disease.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the time, Joel was also passionate about motorcycles, despite both the record and the insurance company's discouragement.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Similarly, entrepreneurs should extract valuable insights from rejections while discarding the discouragement.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Residents were advised to heed official warnings throughout the severe weather cycle and stay alert for any additional storm advisories or emergency instructions.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The only instructions for the theater audience that night will be to get their butts in the seats before curtain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The pattern has left Iranians wary that any sign of instability is met with brutal suppression.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involved four engines and two hand crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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“Dissuading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuading. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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