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a leg to stand on	a valid or convincing basis for a point of view.
believable	able to be believed; credible; convincing. [2 definitions]
characterization	the creation of convincing, realistic characters in fictional writing or drama. [1/3 definitions]
cogent	convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation.
compelling	powerfully convincing. [1/2 definitions]
forcible	very convincing. [1/3 definitions]
persuasion	the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. [1/2 definitions]
suasion	the act or an instance of persuading or convincing.
thin	not convincing; without substance. [1/9 definitions]
trompe l'oeil	a painting or sculpture in which the illusions of three-dimensionality and tactile reality are so convincing that the viewer may not be sure if what is seen is real or represented. [1/2 definitions]
unconvincing	combined form of convincing.
weak	not persuasive or convincing. [1/7 definitions]
well-supported	accompanied by ample and convincing evidence or reasoning.

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