changed someone's mind
Swayed their opinion
To change someone's mind is to persuade them to adopt a different opinion or decision than the one they held: I was against the proposal, but her arguments changed my mind.
The phrase emphasizes a shift in thinking rather than mere compliance—someone whose mind is changed genuinely sees things differently now, not just goes along.
- convinceCause to believe
- reconsiderationRenewed evaluation of something
- second thoughtsDoubts after deciding
- empathySharing another's emotions
- reflectionReturned light or thought
open mind · fresh perspective · argue · coax · debate · agreement · come around · trust · resolution · sway · transformation · realization · see the light · acceptance · enlightenment · doubt · negotiate · cajole
changed someone's minddoubled down
Strengthened a risky position
closed-mindedness · backfire effect · obstinacy · intransigence · inflexibility
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