Etymology

overpersuade

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Today it means: To win someone over through persuasion; to convince (someone) to do something against their own judgement or wishes. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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The story

From over- + persuade.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. To win someone over through persuasion; to convince (someone) to do something against their own judgement or wishes.

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