説き伏せる (ときふせる) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
persuade; convince; talk down
To persuade someone through reasoning or argument, often overcoming resistance or opposition. Implies a thorough, sometimes forceful, verbal effort.
なかなか納得しない父を、母が説き伏せた。
My mother finally convinced my father, who was reluctant to agree.
