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The opposite is dissuade.
Rather than persuade (coerce), the opposite could be entreat or cajole.
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The opposite of persuade?
i want to know the answer too! lol. There could be two 'opposites'. 'Disuade', meaning 'persuade not to (do something)' or 'not bother' (or similar expression) meaning not being concerned if someone does something or not.
Is persuade a noun?
No, the word 'persuade' is a verb: persuade, persuades, persuading, persuaded. The noun forms for the verb to persuade are persuader, persuadability , persuasibility, and the gerund, persuading. Another noun form is persuasion.
What is persuade as a noun?
noun form for the verb to persuade are persuasion, and the gerund, persuading.
How many syllables are in persuade?
Persuade has two syllables. The syllables are per-suade.
What word is the same as persuade?
Another word for persuade might include coax or convince or coerce. You could also use wheedle or cajole as a synonym for persuade.
What is the opposite word of dissuade?
It is persuade.
What is the opposite word of persuade?
There is no antonym to "persuade". You can persuade people to do good, or persuade people to do bad. "Coerce" is a more negative version of persuade, but isn't opposite. Both verbs are about convincing someone to do something, but "coerce" generally only has negative connotations. There is no opposite to "persuade" because if someone is not actively persuading someone, they could be doing anything: standing still, talking, washing the car, playing a game, brushing their teeth... anything that could be described as "not persuading".
What is the opposite of coax?
The opposite of coax (lure) could be chase, shoo, or drive away. Or possibly repel. The opposite of coax (persuade) would be dissuade.
The opposite of persuade?
i want to know the answer too! lol. There could be two 'opposites'. 'Disuade', meaning 'persuade not to (do something)' or 'not bother' (or similar expression) meaning not being concerned if someone does something or not.
How can I use the word persuade in a sentence?
She tried to persuade him to change his mind about the project by presenting compelling arguments and evidence.
What to persuade about?
It depends on who you want to persuade and what your persuading
How do you use persuade in a sentence?
i persuade her to go swimming
How can you persuade a customer by selling perfume?
You do not persuade a customer by selling perfume. You may persuade a customer to buy perfume.
What is the verb form of persuasive?
The verb form of persuasive is persuade. As in "to persuade someone".
What is another name for persuade?
Another word for persuade is convince.
What is a sentence using the word persuade?
i will persuade her to give me money!
What is the definition of weedle?
To persuade or attempt to persuade by flattery or guile.
