dissuade
verb (used with object)
to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed byfrom ).
has dissuaded
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present perfectof dissuade (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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While the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates has dissuaded investors from backing gold, it has provided a tailwind for the U.S. dollar.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
Economic uncertainty has dissuaded many of these employers from hiring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
"The Chinese government has dissuaded its corporations from investing in football, so that's one area which has disappeared."
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2022
The uncertainty about whether they’ll have to pay more fees for a solar-power system on a home or business has dissuaded consumers like María Lizardi Córdova, an accountant who lives in San Juan.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2022
Aye, but my brother has dissuaded me From going any further in this business.
From The Comedies of Terence by George Colman
