Synonyms|265Antonyms|49|Broader|1Narrower|0Related|6
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beleaguer
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bend
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beset
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besiege
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blandish(verb, influence, trick, charm, persuade)
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blarney
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blockade
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blunt
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brainwash(verb, control, direct, influence, persuade)
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bribe
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cajole(verb, influence, trick, charm, persuade)
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candy-coat(verb, soothe, tempt, soft-soap, soft-soaping)
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carry(verb, control, direct, influence, persuade)
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cater to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, satisfy, stroke)
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charm(verb, draw, influence, trick, persuade)
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coax(verb, draw, influence, trick, charm)
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color
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con(verb, influence, trick, charm, persuade)
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conduct(verb, control, direct, influence, persuade)
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control(verb, direct, influence, persuade, affect)
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