Meaning of persuasion in English

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Noun
persuasion
Etymology
late Middle English: from Latin persuasio(n-), from the verb persuadere (see persuade)
Definitions
1. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade)
Examples
- « communication intended to induce belief or action »
Derived terms
- persuade
2. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Examples
- « my opinion differs from yours »
- « what are your thoughts on Haiti? »
Derived terms
3. inducement to act by argument or reasoning or entreaty
Antonyms
- dissuasion
Derived terms
- persuade

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