Antonyms for convince

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kuhn-vins

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈvɪns

Definition of convince

Origin : 1520s, "to overcome in argument," from Latin convincere "to overcome decisively," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + vincere "to conquer" (see victor). Meaning "to firmly persuade" is from c.1600. Related: Convinced; convincing; convincingly.

verb gain the confidence of

Example sentences :

Windich took some of the old dung with him to convince our companions that we had seen them.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

He says, he will convince you of his love by deeds, since he is not permitted by you to express it by words.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

But I hope you will convince as well them as me of the contrary.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

But he was apparently able to convince even Larry la Roche by means of words.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

(To Béralde) Will you let me convince you; and to show you at once how my mistress loves my master.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

She saw enough to convince her that the young creature in front of her was in earnest.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

It was scarcely possible to convince him that he was beloved.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I have heard it said that there are men who read in books to convince themselves there is a God.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

A single moment served to convince the youth that he was mistaken.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

No more was needed to convince Number Thirteen of the identity of the party.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Synonyms for convince

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