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persuade Synonyms

Another word for persuade

Choosing another word for persuade depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to do something through reasoning, argument, or earnest appeal.

Usage Example

"The committee worked hard to convince the city council to fund the new public library."

Strongest
convince
talk into
win over
Strong
sway
induce
prevail upon
coax
urge
cajole
entice

• verb (Context 2)

To cause someone to believe or feel certain about the truth of something.

Usage Example

"The new archaeological evidence finally persuaded historians that the settlement was much older than previously thought."

Strongest
convince
Strong
assure
satisfy
sway
convert

Opposites of persuade

The opposite of persuade shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dissuade
talk out of
deter
discourage
disabuse
prevent
unsettle
See all opposites of persuade

• Nearby Words

perspiration
perspire
persuadable
persuade
persuader
persuasion
persuasive

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Persuade. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/persuade
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