"persuade" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: act upon, influence, work - have and exert influence or effect

same as: carry, sway

verb group: carry - win in an election
is a type of: cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate - cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
subtypes:
- hustle - pressure or urge someone into an action
- bring around, bring round - cause to adopt an opinion or course of action
- badger - persuade through constant efforts
- sell - persuade somebody to accept something
- chat up - talk to someone with the aim of persuading him
- talk into - persuade somebody to do something
- rope in - draw in as if with a rope; lure
- blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk, wheedle - influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
- convert, convince, win over - make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
- brainwash - persuade completely, often through coercion
- assure - assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
- charm, influence, tempt - induce into action by using one's charm
- prevail - use persuasion successfully
- drag - persuade to come away from something attractive or interesting
- tempt - try presumptuously
- make, score, seduce - induce to have sex