dissuades
- present tense form of dissuade (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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In the series, Joss’ Ken dissuades Poehler’s peppy protagonist Leslie Knopefrom hosting a local festival on sacred burial grounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
Walz told AP he hopes the Legislature will seek a compromise that includes fair pay for drivers but also dissuades the companies from leaving the market.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
Mark Llewellyn Slade, the firm's founder, says that's because he dissuades people who don't stand much chance - and also because they've put in more than 1,500 applications and "learned what works and doesn't work".
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2023
A lack of enough childcare spots dissuades many working women from becoming mothers, he added.
From Reuters ● Jul. 5, 2023
Mary dissuades Claire from attempting anything in the spring—their unlucky time.
From Mrs. Shelley by Rossetti, Lucy Madox Brown
