unsell

verb

Definition of unsellnext
as in to deter

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  1. deter
  2. discourage
  3. dissuade
  4. inhibit
Verb
  • Offering the ability to pay in local currency further enhances affordability and accessibility, reducing psychological and financial barriers such as unexpected exchange fees or fluctuating rates that can deter purchases.
    — Sergio Fogel, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Forty seconds into the Lakers’ home win against the Phoenix Suns, Hayes fulfilled his help defensive responsibilities by deterring Suns guard Devin Booker from getting to the rim on a drive from the left corner.
    — Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of deter
Verb
  • All of our drug policies must remain oriented toward discouraging drug use.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Stomach cramps: Not eating enough food can cause stomach pain or cramps, which may also discourage eating.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of discourage
Verb
  • In the movies, the role was small and played by Tane McClure as Elle’s mom and dad both tried to dissuade her from going to Harvard.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But that never dissuaded Tank from pursuing the opportunity.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of dissuade
Verb
  • According to the report, this could inhibit generative AI initiatives from scaling past the pilot phase.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • But in Pennsylvania prisons, like most in the U.S., rules can inhibit such communications and include other restrictions.
    — ByJennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of inhibit
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“Unsell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsell. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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