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convince

verb

Synonyms and 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 of 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, move, prompt, sell, sway

Near Antonyms of convince

deter, discourage, dissuade, unsell

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