7. Convince (v): /kənˈvɪns/ Convencer
To make someone believe that something is true.
Example: He failed to convince the jury of his innocence.

8. Dare (v): /dɛr/ Atreverse
To try to persuade someone to prove that they are not afraid to do something dangerous.
Example: Go on. Call the police. I dare you!

9. Deny (v): /dɪˈnaɪ/ Negar
To say that you did not do something that someone has accused.
Example: He still denies murdering his wife.

10. Encourage (v): /ɛnˈkɜrɪʤ/ Animar
To suggest that someone does something that you believe would be good.
Example: We encourage students participate in our class.

11. Forbid (v): /fərˈbɪd/ Prohibir
To state something that is not allowed.
Example: New regulations are forbidding the sale of landmines.

12. Force (v): /fɔrs/ Forzar
To make someone do something that they don’t want to do.
Example: He claims that the police officers forced him to sign a confession.

13. Hire (v): /ˈhaɪər/ Contratar
To pay someone to work for you.
Example: Davis hired someone to paint his house.

14. Instruct (v): /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ Instruir
To tell someone to do something.
Example: He instructed his team to find private information about the crime.