persuader

/pərˈsweɪdər/
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Other forms: persuaders

Definitions of persuader
  1. noun
    someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on
    synonyms: inducer
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    types:
    lobbyist
    someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist's employer
    Svengali
    someone (usually maleficent) who tries to persuade or force another person to do his bidding
    coaxer, wheedler
    someone who tries to persuade by blandishment and coaxing
    type of:
    communicator
    a person who communicates with others
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