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Agreement and Disagreement - Mediation and Influence

Here you will learn some English words related to mediation and influence such as "intervention", "convincing", and "induce".

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appeal
[noun]

an act of persuasion by saying that something is reasonable or fair to do

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to appeal
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to attempt to persuade someone to do something by saying to them that it is reasonable or fair

Ex: The mentor appealed to the mentee 's ambition by encouraging them to pursue their dreams .
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to officially resolve a disagreement between people

Ex: The parents asked their older child to arbitrate the argument between their younger siblings .
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the process in which a person is officially appointed to act as a judge and settle an argument

Ex: After months of negotiation failed to resolve the issue , the parties agreed to arbitration to settle their differences .
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someone who is appointed to resolve a disagreement

Ex: Finding a fair arbitrator, who had no vested interest in the outcome , was crucial for the credibility of the decision-making process .
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to argue
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to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

Ex: He argued against the proposal , citing potential negative consequences for the economy .
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‌to persuade someone to do something by providing them with reasons

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‌to persuade someone to not do something by providing reasons for them

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the act of forcing someone, sometimes even physically, to do something

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to persuade a person to lower the price of something particular

Ex: Can you believe he beat the initial offer down by nearly 20 percent?
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words or actions meant to flatter or charm someone in order to persuade them to do something

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bribe
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an amount of money or something of value given to someone in order to persuade them to do something that is illegal

Ex: Accepting a bribe is a criminal offense punishable by law .
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to bribe
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to persuade someone to do something, often illegal, by giving them an amount of money or something of value

Ex: The whistleblower came forward with information about a scheme to bribe public officials for construction permits .
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to help someone to become conscious again

Ex: The emergency room staff worked tirelessly to bring the patient around.
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to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

Ex: The diplomatic talks brought nations together, working towards the resolution of international conflicts.
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carrot
[noun]

something offered to someone as a means of persuasion

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

Ex: The team leader tried to coax a quieter coworker into expressing their ideas during the meeting .
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coaxing
[Adjective]

persuasive in a gentle manner

Ex: The coaxing attitude of the host made the guests feel comfortable and welcome.
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coaxing
[noun]

the act of gently persuading someone

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to make someone feel certain about the truth of something

Ex: The scientist presented her research findings at the conference in an attempt to convince her peers of the validity and significance of her discoveries .
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convincing
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able to make someone believe that something is right or true

Ex: The convincing logic of her proposal won over the skeptical members of the committee .
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a period during which two opposing sides try to come to an agreement before taking any serious action

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to dangle
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to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant

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to make someone not to do something

Ex: They were dissuading their colleagues from participating in the risky venture .
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to persuade a person to do something by making them think it is good for them or by making it easier

Ex: The manager ’s feedback encouraged the team to improve their performance .
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to entice
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to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

Ex: The restaurant enticed diners downtown with its unique fusion cuisine and lively atmosphere .
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to exhort
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to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

Ex: Tomorrow , the speaker will be exhorting attendees to make a positive impact .
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the action or process of trying very hard to persuade someone to do something

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the act of trying to help opposing sides come to an agreement

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to get
[Verb]

to force or convince someone to do something

Ex:
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to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like

Ex: The charity organization is skilled at getting around donors and securing contributions .
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‌to get someone to say or do something through using force

Ex: The bully attempted to get out a confession from the scared student .
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the natural ability to speak eloquently and persuasively, often with ease

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to give a speech that is lengthy, loud, and angry intending to either persuade or criticize

Ex: By next week , she will have harangued everyone about the new policies .
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harangue
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an angry speech that is loud and lengthy

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a country or someone who is unbiased and tries to help others come to an agreement

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to induce
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to influence someone to do something particular

Ex: Had they offered better benefits , management might have induced unions to accept concessions .
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something given to someone in order to persuade or encourage them to do something particular

Ex: They provided a free vacation as an inducement for signing the long-term contract .
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to talk to someone and convince them to help settle an argument or spare someone from punishment

Ex: He bravely interceded to stop the fight and prevent further escalation of violence .
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the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else

Ex: The diplomat 's intercession prevented the escalation of the international conflict .
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to try to persuade someone to do, eat, or buy something specific

Ex: The marketing team worked hard to interest consumers in the new product , creating engaging campaigns to highlight its advantages .
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an organization or someone who helps others to reach an agreement

Ex: The real estate agent acted as an intermediary in the property transaction .
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intermediary
[Adjective]

acting as a conversation medium between two groups of people so they can create an argument

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to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Ex: The peacekeeping force was deployed to intervene in the conflict .
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the involvement in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Ex: The government called for international intervention to address the humanitarian crisis .
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to encourage or persuade someone to do something by putting them in a good mood

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to lobby
[Verb]

to make an attempt to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed

Ex: The pharmaceutical industry has been lobbying lawmakers for faster drug approval processes .
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lobbyist
[noun]

someone who attempts to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed

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

Ex: The kidnapper lured the child into their car by promising them candy and toys .
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