gain over

verb

To win over (someone); to convince (someone) into joining one's own side in a conflict.

Meanings

verbgain over (third-person singular simple present gains over, present participle gaining over, simple past and past participle gained over)

present singular third person gains over · participle present gaining over · participle past gained over · past gained over

  1. UStransitiveTo win over (someone); to convince (someone) into joining one's own side in a conflict.

    Synonyms: talk around, talk over, bring round, convict, convince, draw, persuade, pimp

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo win over (someone); to convince (someone) into joining one's own side in a conflict.

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