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winning over

NOUN

persuasion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

seduction

STRONG

alignment blandishment brainwashing cajolery cogency con conversion enticement exhortation force goose hook inducement persuasiveness potency power pull sell squeeze wheedling

WEAK

alluring arm-twist hard sell inveiglement promote snow job soft soap sweet-talk working over

Antonyms

WEAK

discouragement dissuasion hindrance prevention

Example Sentences

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Warsh’s central challenge, now that he has the job, is winning over the 11 other members who vote on rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Conservatives have also lost ground while Reform UK had a good night, winning over 350 council seats and gaining control of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Havering.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But controlling an animal’s food supply is an effective way of winning over its trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

CEO Chris Kempczinski says more people are visiting because of a price-reduction strategy that is winning over the business of lower income customers.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Early the next morning, Caesar asked to meet with Ptolemy, who was furious to find Cleopatra safe inside the palace, winning over the most powerful man in the world.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

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