dissuade
verb (used with object)
to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed byfrom ).
is dissuading
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present progressiveof dissuade (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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About half of Italians are now fully vaccinated - but the summer holiday season is dissuading some to turn up for their appointments, says the BBC's Mark Lowen, in Rome.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2021
Many economists believe the steep prices are cutting into affordability, and the limited number of homes for sale is dissuading current owners from putting their homes on the market to trade up.
From Reuters ● Sep. 14, 2018
Some trade experts, though, say the United States’ get-tough approach is dissuading foreign partners from jumping into talks.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2017
Some trade experts, though, say America’s get-tough approach is dissuading foreign partners from jumping into talks.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2017
He is dissuading his disciples and the people from carnal carefulness and worldly mindedness.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Hugh Binning
