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Persuade

🔄 Synonyms of "Persuade"

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WordDefinition
carryverb(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
swaynoun(intransitive) To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.

↔️ Antonyms of "Persuade"

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WordDefinition
dissuadeverb(transitive) To convince not to try or do.
deterverb(transitive) To prevent something from happening.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Persuade"

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WordDefinition
carryverb(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
swayverb(intransitive) To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.
convinceverbTo make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
induceverb(transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.
convincedIn a state of believing, especially from evidence but not necessarily.
convincingnounEffective as proof or evidence.
influenceverbThe power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
impressverb(transitive) To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.
wooverb(transitive) To endeavor to gain someone's affection/support.
obligeverb(transitive, intransitive) To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
motivateverb(transitive) To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate.
talkverb(intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.
compelverb(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
prevailverb(intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
satisfyverb(transitive) To meet the needs of, to fulfill the wishes or requirements of (someone).
encourageverbTo mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
pretendverb(intransitive or with 'that' clause or 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.
achieveverb(transitive) To carry out successfully; to accomplish.
obtainverb(transitive) To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
getverb(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

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