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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Such high prices haven’t dissuaded buyers though, as all 18 examples (plus 16 convertibles) of Bentley Batur sold out some time ago and are currently in production.
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Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, robbery, false imprisonment, dissuading a victim and preventing a victim from contacting 911.
—Christian Martinez, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
In an effort to further dissuade reckless hikers, state legislators in Hawaii are currently considering a bill that would authorize the state to seek reimbursement from hikers who need rescue after venturing onto closed trails.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
Such an international force would aim to dissuade Russia from launching another offensive after any ceasefire in Ukraine goes into effect.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, robbery, false imprisonment, dissuading a victim and preventing a victim from contacting 911.
—Christian Martinez, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
In an effort to further dissuade reckless hikers, state legislators in Hawaii are currently considering a bill that would authorize the state to seek reimbursement from hikers who need rescue after venturing onto closed trails.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
Such an international force would aim to dissuade Russia from launching another offensive after any ceasefire in Ukraine goes into effect.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Dissuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissuade. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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