Synonyms for persuasive
pərˈsweɪ sɪv, -zɪvper·sua·sive

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1. persuasiveadjective

   intended or having the power to induce action or belief

   "persuasive eloquence"; "a most persuasive speaker"; "a persuasive argument"

   Antonyms:
   cautionary, discouraging, monitory, warning(a), exemplary, admonitory, dissuasive

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1. persuasiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   convincing, cogent, logical, valid, sound, weighty

2. persuasivenoun

   Synonyms:
   inducement, incitement

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1. persuasiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   persuasory

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1. List of paraphrases for "persuasive":

   convincing, compelling, cogent, persuasion, conclusive, unconvincing

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1. Bryan Stevenson:

   We are thrilled that Mr. Hinton will finally be released because he has unnecessarily spent years on Alabama's death row when evidence of his innocence was clearly presented, the refusal of state prosecutors to re-examine this case despite persuasive and reliable evidence of innocence is disappointing and troubling.

2. Meng Jianzhu:

   Deepen de-radicalization work, strengthen management of religion in accordance with the law, have targeted propaganda and persuasive education to eliminate the atmosphere for radical religion.

3. Nancy Pelosi:

   If the facts are persuasive to the American people, they may be to some Republicans.

4. Jeff Melvoin:

   I've been over what I'm supposed to say and I've got to tell you, it's pretty persuasive stuff, but is it the whole truth It's a slice of truth, a morsel, a fraction. It's a piece of the pie, certainly not the whole enchilada, and now that I've been thinking about it, I don't think I could tell the whole truth about anything. That's a pretty heavy burden, because we all just view the world through this little piece of coke bottle. Is there such a thing as objective truth I wonder.

5. Jan Selby:

   I don't find the paper at all persuasive.