Cow and Persuade

Cow

Cow verb - To make timid or fearful by or as if by threats.
Usage example: a sharp glare cowed the child into being quiet

Persuade is an antonym for cow.

Persuade

Persuade verb - To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request.

Cow is an antonym for persuade.

Common collocations

humanity cow humanity persuade humanity
man cow man persuade man
dragon cow dragon persuade dragon
anyone cow anyone persuade anyone
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