OVERPERSUADE

Etymology

Verb

overpersuade (third-person singular simple present overpersuades, present participle overpersuading, simple past and past participle overpersuaded)

To win someone over through persuasion; to convince (someone) to do something against their own judgement or wishes. [from 17th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


O`ver*per*suade", v. t.

Definition: To persuade or influence against one's inclination or judgment. Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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