Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Encouragement and Discouragement

to influence someone to do something by making it seem interesting or pleasant

to encourage someone to do or say something

to convince or influence someone to take a particular action

to influence someone to do something particular

to try to change someone's opinion on something and gain their favor or support

to make someone do something that seems interesting, despite them knowing it might be wrong or not good for them

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

to employ one's likable qualities or appeal in order to influence someone

to control someone's thoughts, actions, or feelings and make them believe or do certain things through tricks or force

to persuade and convince a person to do something

to deceive or trick someone into doing something by using clever and tricky methods

to stop something from happening

to make someone not to do something

to cause someone to lose courage, enthusiasm, or hope

to make someone feel sad or less hopeful by weakening their confidence, mood, etc.

to cause someone to feel discouraged and less motivated

to force or discourage someone from doing something through the use of threats or fear

to make someone feel uneasy or anxious, disrupting their usual calm or confidence

to persistently try to motivate or support someone, particularly to pursue their goals

to publicly support or recommend something

to lead or attract someone toward a specific place, situation, or course of action, often by exerting an appealing force or influence

to no longer believe in someone showing any positive development in their behavior, relationship, etc.