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
Nonprofit organizations warned the Supreme Court that eliminating cost-sharing for services like breast cancer screenings or HIV-prevention medications would dissuade patients from seeking medical care.
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June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Proponents of this change worry defamation lawsuits, or even the threat of defamation claims, further dissuades denomination leaders from a tougher, more outspoken posture against ministers accused of abuse.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But neither issue dissuaded me from eating the whole thing.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
There is probably little Europe or the United States can do to dissuade North Korea, but Iran has been greatly weakened following its war with Israel and has less to offer now that Russia is mass-producing its own drones.
—Michael Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025
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June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Proponents of this change worry defamation lawsuits, or even the threat of defamation claims, further dissuades denomination leaders from a tougher, more outspoken posture against ministers accused of abuse.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But neither issue dissuaded me from eating the whole thing.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
There is probably little Europe or the United States can do to dissuade North Korea, but Iran has been greatly weakened following its war with Israel and has less to offer now that Russia is mass-producing its own drones.
—Michael Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuade
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To discourage ants from returning, inspect new plants, use a sticky barrier, or create a moat.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Get rid of brush piles, which may discourage them from hanging around to forage, says Pierce. Consider using grub control products on your lawn.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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The incident does not appear to have deterred Richard from doing more experiments.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Located in an idle airstrip near the Big Cypress National Preserve that the DeSantis administration seized from Miami-Dade County using emergency powers, the detention facility is surrounded by wild life and wild lands, which officials have joked could deter undocumented immigrants from escaping.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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“Dissuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuade. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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