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convince

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Synonyms & Antonyms of convince

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise

Synonyms for convince

argue,
bring,
bring around,
convert,
gain,
get,
induce,
move,
persuade,
prevail (on or upon),
satisfy,
talk (into),
win (over)

Words Related to convince

blandish,
blarney,
cajole,
coax,
entreat,
exhort,
fast-talk,
urge,
wheedle

allure,
beguile,
lead on,
lure,
seduce,
snow,
tempt

brainwash,
overpersuade

incline,
influence,
prompt,
sell,
sway

attract,
draw,
entice,
interest

chew over,
converse,
debate,
discuss,
dispute,
hash (over),
moot

reason (with)

Near Antonyms for convince

deter,
discourage,
dissuade,
unsell

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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convince. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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convince

Synonyms & Antonyms of convince

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The first known use of convince was in 1530

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