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unsell

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To cause to appear less attractive to consumers or adherents.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Politicians will try to unsell the public on its conviction of rearmament.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + sell.