overpersuaded

verb

past tense of overpersuade
as in brought around

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpersuaded
  1. brought around
  2. convinced
  3. persuaded
  4. induced
  5. brought
  6. brainwashed
  7. sold
  8. influenced
Verb
  • After the trial, it was rumored that the jury had initially been split 9-3 for acquittal, and that the minority was brought around by the expert testimony.
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The initial move brought around 35 brands to Mexico for the first time, including Isima by Shakira, Peach & Lily, Orebella, Ulta Beauty Collection, Morphe, Bubble, about-face, Ouai, Half Magic and Kitsch.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of brought around
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  • However, Chase is not convinced that the show will remain popular forever.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
  • After painting a piece featuring one of her angels, Neilson was convinced the canvas was meant for Oprah Winfrey and turned down other interested buyers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of convinced
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  • School board member Kelly Gonez persuaded her colleagues to begin exploring it in 2019.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Those massive market gains have persuaded stockholders to spend.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of persuaded
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  • But errors induced by pressure and by the immaturity of new combinations prevented the All Blacks ever taking full control.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Whether it’s induced by the unknown or past experiences, dogs may shake, tremble, bark, act out or hide when in distress.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of induced
Verb
  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of brought
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  • People who vote for MAGA Republicans are mentally challenged and brainwashed.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • Society has brainwashed us for decades into bottling our emotions, saying less, not rocking the boat, and just carrying so much on our shoulders.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of brainwashed
Verb
  • Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The airlines took the money and sold day passes to anyone with $50.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of sold
Verb
  • The white dwarf is part of a triple star system, and the outer companion stars could have influenced WD 1856 b's orbit.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of influenced
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