overpersuasion

noun

Definition of overpersuasionnext
as in brainwashing

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  1. brainwashing
  2. lobbying
  3. influencing
  4. prompting
  5. swaying
  6. seduction
Noun
  • Advertisement Hank then explains why the mainframe of the entire brainwashing system was routed through the head of Representative Welch (Martha Kelly).
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Shakespeare put all his understanding of human nature into Iago’s brainwashing master class.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of brainwashing
Noun
  • To accommodate its delegation for the May lobbying trip, the commission’s Intergovernmental Affairs office in February booked about 30 rooms at the Royal Sonesta on Capitol Hill for May 19 and May 20.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The other nonprofit has been reporting its spending as scholarships that are also required to be disclosed under the lobbying law.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of lobbying
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  • 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
Definition of influencing
Noun
  • The article outlines seven key strategies for effective prompting.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The agent can run programs and complete requests without constant prompting.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Definition of prompting
Noun
  • Jordyn was admitted without delay, and before receiving her epidural, Haley and Kelsy stayed close, offering steady support through hip pressure, gentle swaying and laughter.
    — Christina Cardona, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • During those exercises, the arresting officer wrote that Zenk showed multiple signs of impairment, including balance issues, swaying and difficulty following instructions.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of swaying
Noun
  • The color is black, the material is leather, the seduction is beauty, the justification is honesty, the aim is ecstasy, the fantasy is death.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • Hurlbut agreed that the seduction of AI is its ease and accessibility.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of seduction
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