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soft sell

noun

: a way of selling something that uses persuasion rather than aggressive pressure

Full Definition of SOFT SELL

:  the use of suggestion or gentle persuasion in selling rather than aggressive pressure — compare hard sell
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First Known Use of SOFT SELL

1954

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