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conversion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of conversion

1 a change in form, appearance, or use

the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished

Synonyms of conversion

changeover, metamorphosis, transfiguration, transformation

Words Related to conversion

shift, transition

adjustment, alteration, modification

reconstruction, reconversion, redo, redoing, refashioning, reformation, remaking, remodeling, revamping, revision, reworking, variation

deformation, disfigurement, distortion, mutation, transmutation

displacement, replacement, substitution, supplantation

2 the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action

the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated

Synonyms of conversion

convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion, suasion

Words Related to conversion

blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling

seduction, tempting

influencing, prompting, swaying

lobbying, pressuring

brainwashing, overpersuasion

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