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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 dissuading
Shawn Chang,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Pablo Andres Aguilera Mora, 46, is being held in the Santa Clara County Main Jail for criminal charges including murder, assault with a deadly weapon, dissuading a witness and contempt of court, according to court records.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Several recent papers suggest that the rent-control scheme might even be making the housing shortage worse in some places by causing landlords to take units off the rental market and dissuading developers from building.
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Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
He is also accused of dissuading a victim and destroying a communication device.
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
In the credit card world, the r/churning subreddit boasts nearly 30,000 weekly visitors, and even has a whole FAQ section about dissuading the average person from engaging in churning, offering several reasons that Fred agrees with.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
But the report said those efforts would have limited effects in dissuading someone who has a gambling addiction.
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Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Trump, just as the vote was wrapping up, issued a primary threat against those who opposed his tariff regime — potentially dissuading some Republicans running in tight seats from backing Democrats’ tariff resolutions.
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Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
A little bout of volatility isn't dissuading Ed Yardeni from his bullish take on stocks.
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Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The organizations that use outdated hardware or methods of working are dissuading Gen Z talent from their business, without even knowing.
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Shawn Chang,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Pablo Andres Aguilera Mora, 46, is being held in the Santa Clara County Main Jail for criminal charges including murder, assault with a deadly weapon, dissuading a witness and contempt of court, according to court records.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Several recent papers suggest that the rent-control scheme might even be making the housing shortage worse in some places by causing landlords to take units off the rental market and dissuading developers from building.
—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
He is also accused of dissuading a victim and destroying a communication device.
—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
In the credit card world, the r/churning subreddit boasts nearly 30,000 weekly visitors, and even has a whole FAQ section about dissuading the average person from engaging in churning, offering several reasons that Fred agrees with.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
But the report said those efforts would have limited effects in dissuading someone who has a gambling addiction.
—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Trump, just as the vote was wrapping up, issued a primary threat against those who opposed his tariff regime — potentially dissuading some Republicans running in tight seats from backing Democrats’ tariff resolutions.
—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
A little bout of volatility isn't dissuading Ed Yardeni from his bullish take on stocks.
—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuading
Noun
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Allied participation should likewise be expanded so that deterrence is shared rather than carried by Washington alone for the benefit of freeloaders who consume Middle Eastern hydrocarbons and fertilizers.
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That is why ballistic missiles are central to nuclear deterrence.
Verb
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Today, there are European governments discouraging AC use, power grids ill-equipped to absorb new cooling demand, and a growing tension between climate goals and adaptation needs.
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Some sites are ‘lost forever’ The list of sites in the heart of Miami that have been found, only to be lost again, is at the same time discouraging and startling.
Noun
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SpongeBob doesn’t stay stuck in discouragement or disappointment for long, but rather looks for something positive to focus on.
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Ray McMillian is a talented Black classical violinist who defies systemic racism and his family’s discouragement to achieve musical success.
Verb
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Keep a Tidy Yard A clean and tidy yard can make the difference in deterring skunks as well.
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Some experts and students also worry that the limits will threaten efforts to diversify the healthcare workforce by deterring minorities and people from low-income households from applying to graduate programs.
Noun
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But weak charging infrastructure, limited and unreliable electricity supply outside major cities, and high financing costs could constrain widespread adoption on the continent, even as investors race to build out infrastructure.
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Luxembourg had about 3,000 publicly accessible charging points in 2026, including about 500 fast-chargers.
Noun
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Plants need a good root system to hold onto water, and post-establishment watering instructions are important to follow.
Noun
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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The Justice Department and the states also outlined actions the companies will need to take, including adopting antitrust compliance programs and banning communicating with competitors on pricing and bidding strategies.
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In fact a 2025 published in Open Nursing linked these expectations to elevated stress, emotional suppression, delayed healthcare utilization, burnout, and adverse physical health outcomes.
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The post also states that fire suppression resources will be stationed on-site.
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“Dissuading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuading. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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