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Persuasive

Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; as, persuasive eloquence.

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Coaxing 84% connected

of Coax

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Coaxing 84% connected

of Coax

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Cogent 84% connected

Compelling, in a physical sense; powerful.

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Cogent 84% connected

Compelling, in a physical sense; powerful.

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Compelling 84% connected

of Compel

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Compelling 84% connected

of Compel

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Glib 84% connected

Smooth; slippery; as, ice is glib.

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Glib 84% connected

Smooth; slippery; as, ice is glib.

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Smooth-tongued 84% connected

Having a smooth tongue; plausible; flattering.

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Smooth-tongued 84% connected

Having a smooth tongue; plausible; flattering.

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Telling 84% connected

of Tell

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Telling 84% connected

of Tell

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Weighty 84% connected

Having weight; heavy; ponderous; as, a weighty body.

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Weighty 84% connected

Having weight; heavy; ponderous; as, a weighty body.

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Persuade 74% connected

To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.

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Persuade 74% connected

To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.

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Dissuasive 94% connected

Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice.

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Dissuasive 94% connected

Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice.

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