Definition

To convince someone to do something they do not want to do, often by using excessive arguments or pressure.

Example

She tried to overpersuade him to join the team, even though he was not interested.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I feel like my friends always try to overpersuade me into going out when I just want to relax at home.

Yeah, I get that. Sometimes they just don't understand your mood.

Exactly! I wish they'd realize that it's okay to just chill sometimes.

For sure! It's important to listen to what you really want.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overpersuade → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "persuade" (from Latin "persuadere", meaning to convince or lead through reasoning). The word "overpersuade" means to convince someone excessively or to an unreasonable degree.

Memory Tip

Think of someone convincing another person 'excessively' ('over-') to believe something — that's what overpersuade means.

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