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   per·sua·sion

   /pərˈswāZH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something: "Monica needed plenty of persuasion before she actually left" Similar coaxingpersuadingcoercioninducementconvincingblandishmentencouragementurgingpromptinginveiglementtemptationcajoleryenticementwheedlingpressuremoral pressureinformal:sweet-talkingsmooth-talkingsoft-soapingarm-twistingrare:suasion
   • 2. a belief or set of beliefs, especially religious or political ones: "writers of all political persuasions" Similar beliefopinionconvictionfaithcertaintycertitudeview
   • ▪ a group or sect holding a particular religious belief: "the village had two chapels for those of the Methodist persuasion" Similar groupgroupingsectdenominationpartycampsidefactionreligioncultaffiliationschool of thoughtbeliefcreedcredofaithphilosophy
   • ▪ any group or type of person or thing linked by a specified characteristic, quality, or attribute: humorous "an ancient gas oven of the enamel persuasion"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin persuasio(n-), from the verb persuadere (see persuade).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPERSUASION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Persuasion is the action of changing someone's ideas or beliefs, or a particular set of beliefs, especially religious or political ones. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, pronunciation and translations.

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   Learn the meaning of persuasion as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how persuasion relates to opinion, belief, conviction, and sentiment.

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5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › persuasionPersuasion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action. synonyms: suasion. see more. noun. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty. “I am not of your persuasion ” synonyms: opinion, reckoning, sentiment, thought, view. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPERSUASION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Persuasion is the act of making someone do or think something, or a strong belief or conviction. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage of persuasion in different contexts.

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   noun. the act of persuading or seeking to persuade. the power of persuading; persuasive force. the state or fact of being persuaded or convinced. a deep conviction or belief. a form or system of belief, especially religious belief: the Quaker persuasion. a sect, group, or faction holding or advocating a particular belief, idea, ideology, etc.:

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpersuasion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning of persuasion as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use persuasion in different contexts, such as discussion, agreement, religion and politics.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › persuasionPersuasion - definition of persuasion by The Free Dictionary

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   Persuasion is the act or power of influencing someone's opinion or action, or a strongly held belief or conviction. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples of persuasion in different contexts.