Foist and Persuade

Foist

Foist verb - To offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable.
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Synonyms for Foist

Persuade and foist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persuade" instead a verb "Foist".

Nearby Word: foisting

Persuade

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

Foist and persuade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foist" instead a verb "Persuade".

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Common collocations

character foist character persuade character
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