suasion

sua·sion

noun \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

Examples of SUASION

1. <a defense lawyer uses not only legal arguments but also moral suasion to appeal to a jury's sense of right and wrong>

Origin of SUASION

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SUASION

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

Related Words: blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling; seduction, tempting; influencing, prompting, swaying; lobbying, pressuring; brainwashing, overpersuasion

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Rhymes with SUASION

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