persuasion
per·sua·sion
noun \pər-ˈswā-zhən\Definition of PERSUASION
1
a : the act or process or an instance of persuading b : a persuading argument c : the ability to persuade : persuasiveness
2
: the condition of being persuaded
3
a : an opinion held with complete assurance b : a system of religious beliefs; also : a group adhering to a particular system of beliefs
See Examples of PERSUASION
- It would take a lot of persuasion to get him to agree to such an offer.
- Most kids don't need much persuasion to use computers.
- people of all different persuasions
Origin of PERSUASION
Middle English persuasioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French persuasion, from Latin persuasion-, persuasio, from persuadēre
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to PERSUASION
Related Words: blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling; seduction, tempting; influencing, prompting, swaying; lobbying, pressuring; brainwashing, overpersuasion
See Synonym Discussion at opinion
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