unsell

un·sell

verb \-ˈsel\

un·sold\-ˈsōld\un·sel·ling

Definition of UNSELL

transitive verb

1

: to dissuade from a belief in the truth, value, or desirability of something <ads that unsell the public on energy consumption>

2

: to discourage a belief in the truth, value, or desirability of <I unsold the coat he wanted and sold him another>

First Known Use of UNSELL

circa 1929

Rhymes with UNSELL

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