noun
- the act or instance of persuading someone excessively or beyond what is reasonable or necessary
Usage: formal; relatively rare in everyday usage
Examples
- The salesman's overpersuasion tactics made the customer uncomfortable and less likely to buy.
- Her overpersuasion of the committee members backfired when they realized they had been manipulated.
- The lawyer warned against overpersuasion, noting that jurors often resent being pushed too hard.
- His overpersuasion of his friend to attend the event resulted in resentment rather than gratitude.