Influencing
/ˈɪnfluən.sɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of attempting to affect or sway the decisions, actions, or opinions of others, often relevant in contexts like influencing witnesses or juries.
The lawyer was accused of influencing the witness's testimony.
Forms
- influence
- influenced
- influences
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Commentary
'Influencing' as a gerund form relates to the act of exerting influence, often legally scrutinized in contexts such as witness or jury tampering.
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