overpersuade

verb

Definition of overpersuadenext
as in to win (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpersuade
  1. persuade
  2. convince
  3. induce
  4. influence
  5. satisfy
  6. bring
  7. bring around
  8. sell
Verb
  • Janabi said one of the biggest challenges has been persuading those who are infected to seek medical assistance, adding that some deaths occur in the community outside of health centers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Mamut and Grönberg were persuaded by Paul Best, a new arrival at Elliott, who believed that the eclipse of brick-and-mortar retail by online commerce had been overstated, and that certain chains could flourish if well capitalized.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of persuade
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  • Kamala Harris’ defeat convinced some Democratic strategists, like the big-tenters at Third Way and the Searchlight Institute, that Democratic candidates were too easily moved by activists, and that voters held this against them.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Be alert for convincing medical scams Someone who knows your doctor's name or recent treatment details may sound legitimate over the phone.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of convince
Verb
  • Major cringe, on the other hand, navigates the aesthetic affect critically and formally to induce it—viscerally exploiting its possibilities.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Holloway was induced a week and a half before her due date because of elevated blood pressure, and Sales was induced a week early because of excess protein in her urine.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of induce
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  • Likewise, depression, obesity, Alzheimer’s, heart disease—all are wildly different diseases, yet all are influenced by diet.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Considerations like demonstrated student need, existing student health and a school’s capacity to implement and sustain the program will influence the decision.
    — Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of influence
Verb
  • That answer is unlikely to satisfy many Democratic primary voters, according to a poll of six early primary states conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Some have questioned whether the 76ers can keep all of their stars satisfied this season, but Embiid believes the team can succeed without forcing its stars to make major sacrifices or drastically alter their playing styles.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfy
Verb
  • Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • For the Bills fans, the store opening is bringing a slice of home and Upstate New York.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of bring
Verb
  • In the video, Musk says the site will bring around 10,000 jobs to Louisiana.
    — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
  • El Grito Chicago is expected to bring around 17,000 people per day to Grant Park this weekend for food, fun and live entertainment.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of bring around
Verb
  • The company held a record-setting initial public offering in June, and Musk is not able to sell or trade the bulk of his stock until June 2027 because of lockup provisions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Analysts blame the brand’s reliance on Chuck Taylors and question whether Nike might sell it, though Nike says Converse remains an important part of its portfolio.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of sell
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