DISSUADING Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
dissuading.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word dissuading. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word dissuading. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISSUADING
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deterrent | nounn | |||||||
noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress adjective satellite • tending to deter | ||||||||
discouraging | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action adjective satellite • expressing disapproval in order to dissuade | ||||||||
dissuasive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • deterring from action | ||||||||
repelling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | ||||||||
preventing | verbv | |||||||
verb • keep from happening or arising; make impossible • stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | ||||||||
deter | verbv | |||||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion |