v. t.
Mr. Burchell, on the contrary, dissuaded her with great ardor: and I stood neuter. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
War, therefore, open or concealed, alike
My voice dissuades. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
I have tried what is possible to dissuade him. Mad. D' Arblay. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who dissuades; a dehorter. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To persuade amiss. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To persuade or influence against one's inclination or judgment. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts xxvi. 28. [ 1913 Webster ]
We will persuade him, be it possible. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you. 2 Kings xviii. 32. [ 1913 Webster ]
Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you. Heb. vi. 9. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Persuasion. [ Obs. ] Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
p. p. & a. Prevailed upon; influenced by argument or entreaty; convinced. --
n. One who, or that which, persuades or influences. “Powerful persuaders.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ L. suadere. ] To persuade. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]