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persuasion

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɨɾswɐˈzɐ̃w̃/per·sua·são

Definition

1

The action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.

Usage examples

“Her powers of persuasion are remarkable.”
“He used gentle persuasion to get the children to bed.”

Common combinations

powers of persuasionart of persuasionmoral persuasion