win approval or support for
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
induce into action by using one's charm
have and exert influence or effect
shape or influence; give direction to
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
causing something without any direct or apparent effort
one having power to influence another
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
