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

Suleiman Sami’s business, S Sami Services LLC, provides transportation services, event ticket sales and social media influencing. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026

When students graduate, they'll be prepared for roles in content strategy, digital influencing, brand development, social media management and audience engagement across industries. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

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

Verb

Without the financial incentive markets provide, social pressure and community biases play more of a role in influencing opinion. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Six students who spoke to the Herald said Donalds’ bid to become Florida’s first Black governor was not influencing their decision. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

One is to remove an employee under suspicion of wrongdoing from possibly influencing a workplace investigation into his conduct. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Your value begins to come from setting direction, influencing others and moving projects that span several teams and functions over the finish line. — Melody Wilding, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Third, where do people need to remain accountable, particularly when AI is interpreting ambiguity or influencing a consequential decision? — Gregg Aldana, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

And so there are friends who are hustling, pivoting to influencing in an effort to get money, to try to figure out how to capitalize on this moment. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Leo has an intense four days in France, where the Catholic Church has lost ground on influencing ethical issues given the strict approach to secularism that is enshrined in the French Constitution. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Having credited her own mother for influencing her parenting style, Crawford also expressed her own desire for her children to have children of their own in the interview. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026