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DISSUADING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Dissuading.

Dissuading - as a verb

Turn away from by persuasion

Example: "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deter6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advise10counsel9rede5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
persuade11

Dissuading - as a noun

A dissuasion.

Example Sentences

"He made a dissuading gesture with his hand."
"Her dissuading tone indicated that she disagreed with the decision."
"The dissuading remarks from his colleagues made him reconsider his plan."
"Despite his dissuading attitude, she pursued her dreams relentlessly."
"She wore a dissuading expression, warning him against taking unnecessary risks."
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Word Game Points

Is DISSUADING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissuading is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISSUADING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DISSUADING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissuading is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISSUADING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DISSUADING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissuading is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISSUADING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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