persuade 2
verbdomain: v speaking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
Examples
- 1.You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!
Hypernym
induce 2
verb
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
EnglishAntonym
dissuade 1
verb
turn away from by persuasion
Derivationally related form
persuasive 1
adjective
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
persuasible 1
adjective
being susceptible to persuasion
persuasion 1
noun
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
persuader 1
noun
someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on
Hyponym
hustle 5
verb
pressure or urge someone into an action
bring round 1
verb
cause to adopt an opinion or course of action
badger 2
verb
persuade through constant efforts
sell 3
verb
persuade somebody to accept something
chat up 2
verb
talk to someone with the aim of persuading him
