nudge (someone) into (doing) (something)



nudge (someone) into (doing) (something)

To gently coax, persuade, or convince someone into some situation or to do something. I had never really intended to get married, but my girlfriend really wanted to and eventually nudged me into the decision. You have to nudge people into making changes in their lifestyle; they really don't like being pressured or guilted into it.
See also: nudge

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
EcrİN-Turkish
Alfven
Aleixandre
Ouri-Biblical Greek
Hamon-Medieval English
Nila-Tamil, Indian, Hindi