persuader

Definition

One who, or that which, persuades, literally or figuratively.

Etymology

From persuade + -er.

Example Sentences

• "[…] purſued his vnneighbourly purpoſe in ſuch ſort: that hee being the ſtronger perſwader, and ſhe (belike) too credulous in beleeuing or elſe ouer-feeble in reſiſting, from priuate imparlance, they fell to action; and continued their cloſe fight a long while together, vnſeene and vvithout ſuſpition, no doubt to their equall ioy and contentment."
• "It's true that a good worker doesn't misuse a hammer, and it's also true that a good worker knows that sometimes using a persuader to expedite a task is appropriate for efficiency."
• "Next fit the quoins, using the “persuader” to squeeze in the pages, and tap up all around."

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