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win (over)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of win (over)

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

a combination of solid reasoning and outright begging won my parents over, and I became an exchange student for a year

Synonyms of win (over)

argue, bring, bring around, convert, convince, gain, get, induce, move, persuade, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into)

Words Related to win (over)

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

attract, draw, entice, interest

chew over, converse, debate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), moot

Near Antonyms of win (over)

deter, discourage, dissuade, unsell

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