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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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Words Related to Agreement and Disagreement
appeal
appeal
[noun]

an attempt to persuade by pointing to fairness, values, or principles

Ex: The lawyer made an appeal to the jury's sense of justice. 
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to appeal
to appeal
[Verb]

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

Ex: The politician appealed to voters' sense of patriotism during the campaign speech. 
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to arbitrate

to officially resolve a disagreement between people

Ex: The two companies, unable to reach an agreement, decided to have a third party arbitrate their dispute. 
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arbitration

the process in which a person is officially appointed to act as a judge and settle an argument

Ex: The dispute was resolved through arbitration rather than a lengthy court trial. 
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arbitrator

someone who is appointed to resolve a disagreement

Ex: After the initial mediation failed, an experienced arbitrator was called upon to facilitate a resolution. 
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to argue
to argue
[Verb]

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

Ex: He argued that increasing funding for education would lead to long-term benefits for society. 
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to argue into

‌to persuade someone to do something by providing them with reasons

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to argue out

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

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arm-twisting

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

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to beat down

to persuade a person to lower the price of something particular

Ex: The art of beating down prices is a valuable skill in the world of business. 
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blandishments

words or actions meant to flatter or charm someone in order to persuade them to do something

Ex: No amount of blandishments could change her mind. 
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bribe
bribe
[noun]

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

Ex: The politician was caught accepting a bribe from a construction company in exchange for favorable contracts. 
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to bribe
to bribe
[Verb]

to persuade someone to do something, often illegal, by giving them an amount of money or something of value

Ex: Businesses were fined for attempting to bribe government officials for favorable contracts. 
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to bring around

to help someone to become conscious again

Ex: The gentle application of cold compresses can help bring around someone who has fainted. 
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to bring together

to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

Ex: His speech aimed to bring the community together for a common cause. 
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carrot
carrot
[noun]

something offered to someone as a means of persuasion

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to coax
to coax
[Verb]

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

Ex: Parents often have to coax their children into eating vegetables by making it seem enjoyable or interesting. 
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coaxing
coaxing
[Adjective]

persuasive in a gentle manner

Ex: She gave a coaxing smile to persuade him to join the group. 
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coaxing
coaxing
[noun]

the act of gently persuading someone

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to convince

to make someone feel certain about the truth of something

Ex: The politician attempted to convince voters of the benefits of her policy proposals. 
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convincing
convincing
[Adjective]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

Ex: The convincing evidence presented by the prosecutor left no doubt of the defendant's guilt. 
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cooling-off period

a period during which two opposing sides try to come to an agreement before taking any serious action

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to dangle
to dangle
[Verb]

to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant

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to dissuade

to make someone not to do something

Ex: I dissuaded him from making a hasty decision. 
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to encourage

to persuade a person to do something by making them think it is good for them or by making it easier

Ex: The school’s programs are meant to encourage children to read more often. 
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to entice
to entice
[Verb]

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

Ex: Advertisers hoped colorful displays would entice shoppers to browse their selection. 
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to exhort
to exhort
[Verb]

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

Ex: The teacher exhorted the students to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. 
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exhortation

the action or process of trying very hard to persuade someone to do something

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fence-mending

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

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to get
to get
[Verb]

to force or convince someone to do something

Ex: I managed to get my friend to join me for the weekend getaway. 
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to get around

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

Ex: Sarah knows how to get around her parents and convince them to extend her curfew. 
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to get out

‌to get someone to say or do something through using force

Ex: The interrogator used various tactics to get out the truth from the suspect. 
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the gift of the gab

the natural ability to speak eloquently and persuasively, often with ease

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to harangue

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

Ex: The politician harangued the crowd about the need for reform during the rally. 
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harangue
harangue
[noun]

a loud, forceful, and emotional speech or lecture, intended to persuade or criticize

Ex: The politician delivered a harangue against corruption. 
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honest broker

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

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to induce
to induce
[Verb]

to influence someone to do something particular

Ex: Management used a cash bonus to induce workers to take on risky offshore assignments. 
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inducement

something given to someone in order to persuade or encourage them to do something particular

Ex: The charity provided a small gift as an inducement to encourage donations. 
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to intercede

to talk to someone and convince them to help settle an argument or spare someone from punishment

Ex: The ambassador chose to intercede on behalf of the imprisoned journalist, hoping to secure his release. 
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intercession

the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else

Ex: The community requested the mayor's intercession when the local park was threatened with closure. 
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to interest

to try to persuade someone to do, eat, or buy something specific

Ex: The salesperson tried to interest the customer in the latest smartphone model, highlighting its advanced features and benefits. 
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intermediary

an organization or someone who helps others to reach an agreement

Ex: The mediator acted as an intermediary between the two disputing parties. 
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intermediary
intermediary
[Adjective]

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

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to intervene

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

Ex: The teacher had to intervene when two students started arguing in the classroom. 
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intervention

the involvement in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Ex: The teacher's intervention helped the struggling student improve their grades. 
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to jolly into

to encourage or persuade someone to do something by putting them in a good mood

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to lobby
to lobby
[Verb]

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

Ex: The environmental group decided to lobby lawmakers for stricter regulations on carbon emissions. 
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lobbyist
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
to lure
[Verb]

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

Ex: The colorful advertisements were strategically placed to lure shoppers into the store. 
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