Influence and Oppress

Influence

Influence verb - To act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response.

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Oppress and influence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oppress" instead a verb "Influence".

Oppress verb - To make sad.

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Influence and oppress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Influence" instead a verb "Oppress".

humanity	influence humanity	oppress humanity
someone	influence someone	oppress someone
rest	influence rest	oppress rest
world	influence world	oppress world
Other words: anyone, humans, minds, decisions.

However, the Church's influence is so ubiquitous that they don't feel the need to oppress or force any unbeliever to convert, preferring instead to convince them with philosophical discussions.

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