overpersuade
Definition
Verb (transitive): To persuade someone to do something they are reluctant to do; to convince someone against their initial inclination.
Usage Examples
- (She used persuasion to overcome his reluctance.)
- (The customer was convinced despite initial resistance.)
- (He was persuaded despite his own doubts.)
Advanced Usage
"to be overpersuaded": to be convinced to act against one's better judgment.
- The committee was overpersuaded by the CEO's compelling arguments. (They were swayed despite internal reservations.)
"overpersuade someone into something": to use strong persuasion to make someone do something.
- They overpersuaded her into taking the lead role in the play. (They convinced her, though she was initially unwilling.)
Variants and Related Words
Overpersuasion (noun): the act or process of persuading someone against their will.
- His overpersuasion of the board led to a controversial decision. (The act of convincing them against their initial stance.)
Overpersuasive (adjective): tending to persuade excessively or against resistance.
- Her overpersuasive manner made some people uncomfortable. (Her style of persuasion was too forceful.)
Synonyms
- Coerce: to force someone to act by using pressure or threats.
- Wheedle: to persuade someone through flattery or gentle urging.
- Browbeat: to intimidate someone into doing something.
Related Idioms
"Twist someone's arm": to persuade someone forcefully.
- I didn't want to go, but he twisted my arm. (He overpersuaded me.)
"Talk someone into something": to persuade someone to do something they are reluctant to do.
- She talked him into buying the car. (She overpersuaded him.)
Phrasal Verbs
"Talk into": to persuade someone to agree to something.
- They talked her into staying for dinner. (They overpersuaded her.)
"Sell on": to convince someone of the value or appeal of something.
- He sold me on the idea of moving abroad. (He overpersuaded me.)