suasion

noun sua·sion \ˈswā-zhən\

Definition of SUASION

: the act of influencing or persuading

— sua·sive \ˈswā-siv, -ziv\ adjective

— sua·sive·ly adverb

— sua·sive·ness noun

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Middle English, from Latin suasion-, suasio, from suadēre to urge, persuade — more at sweet

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: conversion, convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion

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