2. (verb)persuade cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm Synonyms: carry, sway Antonyms: deter, dissuade
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'persuade'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. persuade In some cases a thing is spoken of as bent where the parts make an angle; but oftener to bend is understood to be to draw to or through a curve; as, to bend a bow. To submit or yield is to Synonyms: bend, bias, curve, diverge, mold, submit, twist, bow, deflect, incline, persuade, turn, warp, crook, deviate, influence, stoop, twine, yield
Synonyms for persuade 
