to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
tried to get the mayor to let us stage the concert in the town square, but she refused
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
continuously clearing your throat like that is starting to get to me
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