释义 |
persuader /peuhr sway"deuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that persuades: The cool lake was a most enticing persuader for those who liked to swim. 2. Slang. a. (in underworld use) a gun, blackjack, or other weapon. b. something that persuades, as by coercing or threatening: Sometimes the teacher used a hickory persuader to get our attention. [1530-40; PERSUADE + -ER1] |