1. to persuade someone too strongly or beyond what is reasonable or appropriate
Usage: formal

Examples

• The salesman tried to overpersuade the customer into buying the expensive warranty.
• She felt her parents had overpersuaded her to choose that college major.
• The lawyer was careful not to overpersuade the jury with emotional appeals.
• He regretted letting his friends overpersuade him to invest in the risky venture.
• The teacher warned against overpersuading students who were already hesitant.
• Don’t overpersuade her; let her make the decision on her own.