with objectTo bring over by persuasion, persuade effectually; especially to persuade (a person) to some action or course against his or her own judgement or inclination.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Fuller (1607/8–1661), Church of England clergyman. From over- + persuade.
Definition of overpersuade in US English:
overpersuade
verbˌəʊʌəpəˈsweɪd
with objectTo bring over by persuasion, persuade effectually; especially to persuade (a person) to some action or course against his or her own judgement or inclination.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Fuller (1607/8–1661), Church of England clergyman. From over- + persuade.