Persuasion: English Vocabulary List

a type of system that rewards individuals for some of their actions and punishes or threatens them for some of their other actions

"Carrot and stick works."

"The company's management uses a carrot and stick approach to ensure productivity and compliance."

to make effort to convince an individual to do something for one by offering a reward for their action

"Offer him a carrot."

"The recruiter decided to offer the candidate a carrot to accept the challenging new position."

to make someone excited about doing something by promising them a reward

"They dangled a carrot for him."

"The company dangled a carrot of a promotion to motivate the struggling employee."

to make someone start thinking sensibly by the means of help or persuasion

"Talk sense into him."

"I tried to talk some sense into my brother before he made that impulsive purchase."

a person who is good at using words to convince or trick others into doing what they want

"He is a fast talker."

"Be wary of the salesman; he's a fast talker who can persuade you to buy anything."

to force or persuade someone to do something they are unwilling to do

"He twisted my arm until I agreed."

"I did not want to go to the party but my friend twisted my arm and I agreed."

to compel someone to accept one’s ideas and beliefs, especially in an annoying way

"Stop shoving your opinions down my throat."

"My uncle always tries to shove his political opinions down our throats during family dinners."