Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Encouragement and Discouragement

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

to persuade someone to do something through insincere praises, promises, etc. often in a persistent manner

to talk to someone to convince them to act or think more rationally

to trick someone into doing something by offering them a reward or something interesting

to trick someone into doing something through clever and cunning methods

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

to encourage someone to do or believe something

to unsettle someone, often leading them to lose their confidence or peace temporarily

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

to support, defend, or fight for a cause, principle, or person

to remain loyal to or supportive of someone, particularly during a hard time

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

to stimulate or encourage someone to take action

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something