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persuader

/pərˈsweɪ.dər/
per · suad · er
Adverb:persuasively
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Plural:persuaders
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Adjective:persuasive
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persuader Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or thing that induces someone to believe something or take a particular course of action through reasoning, argument, or appeal.

Example

"As a skilled negotiator and natural persuader, she quickly won the support of the entire board."

2

An incentive, tool, or forceful instrument used to compel compliance or action (used colloquially or humorously).

Example

"The promise of an extra vacation day proved to be a powerful persuader for the staff to finish the project early."

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• Rhymes for persuader

• Nearby Words

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persuasion
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb persuade and the agent suffix -er; persuade itself comes from Latin persuadere, meaning 'to convince' or 'to urge thoroughly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Persuader. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/persuader
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