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argue |
to persuade. [1/5 definitions] |
arm-twisting |
(informal) the use of unrelenting or unethical pressure in an effort to persuade someone to do something. |
blandishment |
(often pl.) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. [1/2 definitions] |
bring around |
to persuade (one) to accept a certain line of thought; convince. [1/2 definitions] |
cajole |
to coax or persuade insistently, as by flattery or false promises. |
clincher |
a decisive or final point, fact, or statement to persuade someone, as in arguing or selling. [1/3 definitions] |
clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. [1/3 definitions] |
coax |
to persuade or try to do so by gradual, gentle means such as flattery, pleading, or promises. [1/3 definitions] |
coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
con into |
to persuade (someone) to do something through trickery. |
convince |
to cause to accept or believe; persuade (often fol. by "of"). |
demagogue |
a leader, esp. a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. [1/2 definitions] |
discourage |
to try to prevent or persuade not to do. [1/2 definitions] |
dissuade |
to persuade against doing something (often fol. by "from"). |
double-talk |
to achieve or persuade by double-talk. [1/3 definitions] |
fast-talk |
to influence or persuade by speaking cleverly or deceptively, esp. so as to prevent objections or clear thinking. |
finagle |
to cheat, trick, or persuade by deception. [1/3 definitions] |
get |
to convince; persuade. [1/10 definitions] |
high-pressure |
attempting to persuade, as to a purchase, by intimidation and persistence. [2/4 definitions] |
hostage |
someone held prisoner by one person or group in an attempt to persuade or force another person or group to satisfy certain conditions or meet certain demands. |
induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. [1/4 definitions] |
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