induces
Makes something happen
Induces means causes or brings about, typically through influence rather than force.
A drug induces sleep.
Evidence induces doubt.
Persuasion induces someone to act.
In medicine, to induce labor is to start it artificially.
In logic, to induce is to reason from specific cases to general principles—the opposite of deduce.
Causes or activates
- precipitatesCauses suddenly or prematurely
- provokesIncites a reaction
- engendersCauses to exist
- generatesBrings forth, creates
instigates · initiates · spawns · brings about · gives rise to · occasions · fosters · begets
Successfully changes someone's mind
- coaxesPersuades through gentle urging
- swaysMoves rhythmically sideways
- influencesPowers that shape behavior
- enticesAttracts through appeal
cajoles · talks into · wins over · encourages · urges · pressures · compels · moves
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- hypnosisInduced trance state
coma · sleep · contractions · ovulation · abortion · hypothermia · paralysis · trance
Causes to function
- arousesStirs to wakefulness
- awakensBecomes conscious again
- energizesInfuses with vigor
- excitesCauses strong enthusiasm
galvanizes · ignites · inspires · invigorates · kindles · sparks · spurs · vitalizes
Immune system's mistaken attack
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
rash · nausea · fever · irritation · sensitivity · wheezing · flushing · urticaria
triggers
Causes or activates
- precipitatesCauses suddenly or prematurely
- provokesIncites a reaction
- engendersCauses to exist
generates · instigates · initiates · spawns · brings about · gives rise to · occasions · fosters · begets · yields
convinces
Successfully changes someone's mind
- coaxesPersuades through gentle urging
- swaysMoves rhythmically sideways
- influencesPowers that shape behavior
entices · cajoles · talks into · wins over · encourages · urges · pressures · compels · moves · prompts
labor
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
hypnosis · coma · sleep · contractions · ovulation · abortion · hypothermia · paralysis · trance · relaxation
activates
Causes to function
excites · galvanizes · ignites · inspires · invigorates · kindles · sparks · spurs · vitalizes · animates
allergic response
Immune system's mistaken attack
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
hives · rash · nausea · fever · irritation · sensitivity · wheezing · flushing · urticaria · sneezing
inducesdissuades
Convinces against action
discourages · deters · disinclines · repels · puts off
- induced comaArtificially maintained unconsciousness for treatment
- induced laborArtificially initiated childbirth
- induction stoveMagnetic-field heated cooktop
- medically induced comaPurposeful drug-induced unconsciousness
- electromagnetic inductionVoltage from field changes
- induction cookingMagnetic field heats pot
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