dissuading 1 of 2

noun

Definition of dissuadingnext
as in deterrence

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dissuading

2 of 2

verb

present participle of dissuade
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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  1. deterrence
  2. discouraging
  3. discouragement
  4. instruction
  5. suppression
Noun
  • All deterrence is based on unpredictability, but it's also based on strength.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The big picture: The series of assassinations and other military operations in the region helped restore much of Israel's deterrence, which was shattered on Oct. 7.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of deterrence
Verb
  • Lack of access can be discouraging to new collectors.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for instance, is discouraging hiking and backcountry travel for the time being, while Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are temporarily closed.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of discouraging
Noun
  • This leads to feelings of disengagement, discouragement and exhaustion.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • This isn’t just a lesson kids need to hear; parents deal with failure and discouragement too.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of discouragement
Noun
  • Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook to al dente according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Ryan shrugs like, whatever, and gives an instruction to one of his workers.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of instruction
Noun
  • The fact that states have different rules and deadlines for administering elections — which can mean election results are released at different times on election night and afterward — is not a sign of voter suppression or fraud.
    Barbara Rodriguez, Terri Rupar, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Each state has specific rules on how to secure these drop boxes, including with locks, video feeds, chain of custody requirements, police presence and even fire suppression.
    Eric Levenson, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of suppression
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