Synonyms of influencing

influencing 1 of 2

noun

as in swaying

Related Words

• swaying
• prompting
• seduction
• lobbying
• tempting
• pressuring
• coaxing
• persuading
• wheedling
• convincing
• inducing
• brainwashing
• exhortation
• cajolery
• entreaty
• blandishment
• inducement
• conversion
• cajolement
• suasion
• urging
• overpersuasion
• persuasion

influencing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of influence

as in affecting

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

the news reports of the devastating flood influenced a great many people to make contributions for food and supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affecting
• impacting
• impressing
• touching
• striking
• reaching
• swaying
• interesting
• inspiring
• involving
• moving
• telling (on)
• bothering
• attracting
• concerning
• getting to
• fascinating
• disturbing
• biasing
• penetrating
• transporting
• worrying
• plaguing
• dazzling
• stirring
• engaging
• carrying away
• ravishing
• troubling
• trying
• harassing
• upsetting
• afflicting
• perturbing
• enchanting
• stressing
• entrancing
• distressing
• coloring
• pestering
• captivating
• disquieting
• piercing
• enrapturing
• charming
• smiting
• agitating
• enthralling
• bewitching
• wringing
• alluring
• harrying
• discomforting
• flustering
• discomposing
• straining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tiring
• boring
• palling
• wearying
• jading
• underwhelming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of influencing

Noun

Nicolas Matthew Scelfo of Brooklyn, New York, faces up to 10 years in prison after being charged with influencing, impeding, and retaliating against a federal officer by threat. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026

Seven states have now passed legislation to regulate family influencing, but these laws mostly just ensure that parents set aside a percentage of earnings to compensate their children. — Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026

Once dismissed as a side hustle or vanity career, social media influencing has rapidly evolved into one of the most lucrative—and measurable—jobs in the modern economy. — Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

We are faced with a next generation of AI-enabled influencing that is readily undertaken on a massive scale. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Careers involving children, healing, cooking, interior design, real estate, food content, wellness, and lifestyle influencing thrive. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025

Since then, her career has expanded far beyond the brand, evolving into styling, influencing, and creative direction. — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025

While some parents, like Ring, are first to introduce these brands to their children, studies suggest parents aren’t the ones doing the majority of the influencing. — Amanda Green, Parents, 30 Nov. 2025

My message was to stand up against this type of behavior and the danger of what influencing can mean on social media. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025

Verb

These privacy concerns are also influencing how many individuals use AI tools. — David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The declassified documents show a roiling debate within the intelligence community over China’s interest in influencing the election, with a minority saying that the matter should be taken more seriously. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

As such, these yields are reflected in the rates offered to borrowers elsewhere in the economy—think houses, cars, and credit cards—influencing the financial decisions of businesses and consumers. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The blackout period is intended to prevent Fed officials from influencing financial markets or creating the appearance that some investors have advance access to information that could move markets. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

In fact, he could be credited for influencing the current streamlined, top-handle bag trend, the east-west—designed with the same tuck-under-your-arm spirit as the Le Teckel – which was present across the recent runway shows. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Concerns have also been raised about international stakeholders influencing the American media ecosystem. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Some commentators believe that existing affordability strategies may not fully address all of the factors influencing mortgage rates. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Kehoe and other Republican supporters have framed Amendment 4 as a way to halt out-of-state interests and money from influencing elections, an argument that has sparked criticism in the wake of the funding for Amendment 5. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026