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Überredung

persuasion, talking someone into something

noun ue-ber-RAY-doong Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Überredung (f) is the act of talking someone into something — usually by persistence rather than rational argument. It has a slightly manipulative connotation: 'durch sanfte Überredung' (by gentle persuasion). Distinguished from Überzeugung (conviction via argument), which is more positive.

Examples

"Trotz anfänglichem Widerstand gab er nach langer Überredung nach."

Natural Translation

Despite initial resistance he gave in after lengthy persuasion.

Literal Translation

Despite initial resistance gave he after long persuasion in.

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