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DISSUADING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word dissuading. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word dissuading. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For DISSUADING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dissuading, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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