inducing
ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ
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Definition of inducing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
actionact of causing something to happen
  • The inducing of labor was scheduled for the morning.
causation initiation instigation
2.
psychologyRareprocess of persuading someone to do somethingRare
  • His inducing of the team led to their victory.
convincing influencing persuasion

Adjective

1.
effectscausing a specific effect or result
  • The inducing factors of the disease are still unknown.
causing triggering
2.
changehaving the ability to bring about change
  • The inducing properties of the drug were carefully studied.
altering transformative
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causing someone to cry or have tears
The movie was a tear-inducing experience for everyone.
making someone feel sleepy or fall asleep
This tea has a sleep-inducing effect.

Origin of inducing

Latin, inducere (to lead in)

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creepyadj.
fear-inducing
causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease
feeling
causing a light laugh-inducing sensation
dizzyadj.
inducing vertigo
causing a spinning sensation
fear-inducing
causing fear or terror
intimidation
deter someone from an action by inducing fear
sleep
inducing sleep or trance
mindfulness
inducing a state of meditation or contemplation
fear-inducing news
news or rumor spread to make people feel afraid

Examples of inducing in a sentence

  • Inducing of sleep can be achieved with medication.
  • Her inducing of the group changed their perspective.
  • The inducing of the audience was evident in their applause.
  • The inducing properties of the drug were carefully studied.
  • Her speech had an inducing effect on the audience's emotions.
  • The inducing effect of the music was calming.

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  1. French:induction, provoquant, ...
  2. German:Induzieren, auslösend, ...
  3. Italian:induzione, inducente, ...
  4. Spanish:inducción, causante, ...
  5. Portuguese:indução, indutor, ...
  6. Chinese:诱导, 诱发的, ...
  7. Japanese:誘発, 誘発する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْفِيز, مُحَفِّز, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַגְרָמָה, מַשְׁרֶה, ...
  10. Russian:индуцирование, индуцирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:індукція, викликаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेरण, उत्प्रेरक, ...
induce
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Definition of induce - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
persuasionpersuade someone to do something
  • She induced him to join the club.
convince influence persuade
2.
cause effectcause something to happen
  • The loud noise might induce a panic among the crowd..
cause generate trigger
3.
medicalTECH.use drugs to bring on childbirth or abortionTECH.
  • The doctor decided to induce labor to avoid complications..
initiate trigger
4.
electricityTECH.produce electric current through inductionTECH.
  • The coil can induce a current.
create generate produce
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cause someone to start sleeping through actions drugs or conditions
The medication may induce sleep within thirty minutes.
start childbirth using medicine or other medical methods
The doctor decided to induce labour for the patient.

Origin of induce

Latin, inducere (to lead in)

Examples of induce in a sentence

  • His speech induced the crowd to take action.
  • The speech could induce a change in public opinion.
  • Certain medications can induce sleep.
  • They had to induce labor due to the baby's position.
  • The medication was used to induce childbirth safely.
  • A magnetic field can induce electricity in a wire.

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  1. French:inciter, provoquer, ...
  2. German:überreden, auslösen, ...
  3. Italian:convincere, provocare, ...
  4. Spanish:inducir, provocar, ...
  5. Portuguese:persuadir, provocar, ...
  6. Chinese:劝说, 引起, ...
  7. Japanese:説得する, 引き起こす, ...
  8. Arabic:حَثّ, أَفْضَى إِلَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁכְנֵעַ, לִגְרוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:убедить, вызывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переконувати, спричинити, ...
  12. Hindi:राज़ी करना, उत्पन्न करना, ...
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