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persuasion

/pɚˈsweɪ.ʒən/
per · sua · sion
Adverb:persuasively
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Plural:persuasions
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Adjective:persuasive
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persuasion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning, argument, or appeal; the ability to induce belief or action.

Example

"It took a great deal of gentle persuasion to convince the committee to approve the new budget."

2

A firmly held belief, conviction, or religious, political, or ideological group or faction.

Example

"The conference brought together scholars and policymakers of every political persuasion."

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• Rhymes for persuasion

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persuadable
persuade
persuader
persuasion
persuasive
persuasively
persuasiveness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin persuasio, derived from the verb persuadere ('to convince or urge'), combining per- ('thoroughly') and suadere ('to advise or recommend'), which shares an ancient root with the English word 'sweet'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Persuasion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/persuasion
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