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
Chiefs executive vice-president Jack Steadman bluntly tried to dissuade the idea.
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Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Almost everyone, except my husband, therapists and surgeon, tried to dissuade me.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Abeln said the coalition is concerned that the presence of immigration officers in courthouse parking lots will dissuade others — even citizens — from going to the building for hearings or to handle typical business like traffic tickets.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Those not dissuaded by this fact will also get a chance to help out a good cause.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissuade
Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Almost everyone, except my husband, therapists and surgeon, tried to dissuade me.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Abeln said the coalition is concerned that the presence of immigration officers in courthouse parking lots will dissuade others — even citizens — from going to the building for hearings or to handle typical business like traffic tickets.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Those not dissuaded by this fact will also get a chance to help out a good cause.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissuade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissuade
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And in recent years, the teams have been deployed to discourage fare-skipping on local buses as well.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Over time, patterns like these have discouraged Black residents from looking into buying a home, said Shelia Russell-Williams, president of the Real Estate Brokers of Baltimore.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The front office also faced growing concerns about whether Reese’s presence would deter the signing of returning veterans and key free agents the Sky had targeted.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The elements used in xeriscapes—cacti, rocks, shrubs—deter foot traffic.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Dissuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuade. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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