persuade synonyms

persuade

v.

  1. To influence

    convince, move, induce, satisfy, inveigle, assure, cajole, incline, talk someone into something, win over, bring around, bring over, lead to believe, gain the confidence of, prevail on, prevail upon, overcome another's resistance, wear down, bring to one's senses, win an argument, make one's point, gain the confidence of, make someone see the light*, cram down one's throat*, sell*, sell a bill of goods*, sell on*, turn someone on to*; see also influence.

    Antonyms dissuade*, neglect*, dampen. *

  2. To urge

    exhort, coax, prompt; see urge 1, 2.

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