persuades
Brings someone around
Persuades is the third-person singular of persuade—to convince someone to believe or do something through reasoning, argument, or appeal.
She persuades him to stay.
Nothing persuades like evidence.
The word implies influence without force, working on someone's mind rather than compelling their body.
Magnetic personal appeal
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- magnetismForce between poles
- appealFormal review request
- captivationState of being fascinated
enchantment · likability · disarming · ingratiation · flattery · sweet-talk · cajole · beguile
Formal eloquent discourse
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
- argumentationSystematic reasoning process
- ethosCollective moral character
- pathosPity-evoking quality
logos · discourse · debate · speechmaking · demagoguery · propaganda · polemic · sophistry
Rock back and forth
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- shapeExternal outline of something
- guideLeader or instruction book
- steerDirect movement or castrated bull
nudge · affect · mold · condition · incline · predispose · bias · prime
Reasoned case or dispute
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- logicScience of valid reasoning
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- proofDemonstration of truth
belief · credibility · assurance · validation · confirmation · trust · acceptance · agreement
Negotiating mutually acceptable terms
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- hagglingNegotiating a lower price
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
deal-making · terms · counteroffer · settlement · give-and-take · brokering · diplomacy · concession
Force upon contact
- compelForce to act
- forceStrength or compulsion
- intimidateInstill fear to control
- bullyHabitual intimidator
threaten · strong-arm · impose · obligate · constrain · manipulate · leverage · ultimatum
charisma
Magnetic personal appeal
captivation · enchantment · likability · disarming · ingratiation · flattery · sweet-talk · cajole · beguile · woo
oratory
Formal eloquent discourse
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
- argumentationSystematic reasoning process
- ethosCollective moral character
pathos · logos · discourse · debate · speechmaking · demagoguery · propaganda · polemic · sophistry · spin
sway
Rock back and forth
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- shapeExternal outline of something
- guideLeader or instruction book
steer · nudge · affect · mold · condition · incline · predispose · bias · prime · suggestion
argument
Reasoned case or dispute
proof · belief · credibility · assurance · validation · confirmation · trust · acceptance · agreement · certainty
bargaining
Negotiating mutually acceptable terms
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- hagglingNegotiating a lower price
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
conciliation · deal-making · terms · counteroffer · settlement · give-and-take · brokering · diplomacy · concession · proposal
pressure
Force upon contact
- compelForce to act
- forceStrength or compulsion
- intimidateInstill fear to control
bully · threaten · strong-arm · impose · obligate · constrain · manipulate · leverage · ultimatum · duress
persuadesdissuades
Convinces against action
deters · discourages · disinclines · puts off · repels
persuade, persuaded, persuading, persuadable, persuader, unpersuaded, persuaders