dissuade
Example Sentences
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It reenacts the Prophet Abraham's stoning of the devil at three places where Satan is said to have tried to dissuade him from obeying God's command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
If the person on the other end tries to dissuade you from talking to anyone else, or tries to tell you there’s no time, it’s a scam.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
“The mere threat of a drone strike is enough to dissuade ship owners, and drones can be launched from the back of a truck.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Others worry it will dissuade local real estate investment, or point out that properties can be vacant for a variety of reasons, including during renovations or transitions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
If Pecola had announced her intention to live the life they did, they would not have tried to dissuade her or voiced any alarm.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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