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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Agreement and Disagreement
appeal [noun]

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

Ex: His appeal to reason failed to convince the angry crowd .

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

Ex: The coach appealed to the team 's competitive spirit by reminding them of their goal to win the championship .

to officially resolve a disagreement between people

Ex: The HR manager was called upon to arbitrate the dispute between two employees .

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

Ex: Arbitration allowed the parties to resolve their disagreement quickly and avoid the lengthy process of going to trial .

someone who is appointed to resolve a disagreement

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

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

Ex: The environmentalist argued for the preservation of the rainforest to protect biodiversity .

‌to persuade someone to do something by providing them with reasons

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

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

to persuade a person to lower the price of something particular

Ex: The customer tried to beat down the vendor for a better deal on the electronics .

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

Ex: The salesman 's blandishments convinced her to buy the car .
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: He offered a large bribe to the official to expedite his application .
to bribe [verb]

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

Ex: The contractor was accused of trying to bribe inspectors to overlook building code violations .

to help someone to become conscious again

Ex: The use of a defibrillator played a vital role in bringing around the heart attack victim .
carrot [noun]

something offered to someone as a means of persuasion

to coax [verb]

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

Ex: The owner had to coax the reluctant cat to take its medicine by mixing it with a favorite treat .
coaxing [adjective]

persuasive in a gentle manner

Ex:
coaxing [noun]

the act of gently persuading someone

to make someone feel certain about the truth of something

Ex: The teacher used real-life examples to convince her students of the importance of mathematics in everyday life .
convincing [adjective]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

Ex: His convincing arguments persuaded the jury to vote in favor of his client .

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

to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant

to make someone not to do something

Ex: The campaign aims to dissuade youth from experimenting with drugs .

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

Ex: The advertising campaign encourages people to adopt healthier lifestyles .

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

Ex: The company enticed customers to sign up for their loyalty program by offering a 20 % discount on their first purchase .

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

Ex: In his inspiring speech , the president exhorted the nation to come together for the common good , fostering unity and progress .

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

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

to get [verb]

to force or convince someone to do something

Ex: He got the committee to approve his innovative idea .

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

Ex: Teens can be quite adept at getting around their teachers and avoiding homework .

‌to get someone to say or do something through using force

Ex: He tried to get out a confession from the witness under intense questioning .

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

Ex: Every week , the coach harangues the players after their losses .
harangue [noun]

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

Ex: The coach 's harangue motivated the team before the match .

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

to influence someone to do something particular

Ex: Her persuasive personality has been inducing people to participate in community projects for years .

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

Ex: The special discount acted as an inducement for customers to make a purchase .

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

Ex: She decided to intercede on behalf of her friend and spoke to the school administration about the unfair treatment .

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

Ex: Her intercession with the manager helped resolve the dispute between the employees .

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

Ex: The fitness trainer sought to interest clients in a personalized workout plan tailored to their fitness goals and preferences .

an organization or someone who helps others to reach an agreement

Ex: The lawyer served as an intermediary to help resolve the contract dispute .
intermediary [adjective]

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

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

Ex: The police were forced to intervene to break up the fight that had erupted in the crowded street .

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

Ex: The counselor 's intervention was key in improving communication within the team .

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

to lobby [verb]

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

Ex: Advocacy groups regularly lobby for changes in healthcare legislation to better serve the public .
lobbyist [noun]

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

to lure [verb]

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

Ex: Criminals often use phishing emails to create fake scenarios and lure individuals into providing personal information .