inducement

inducement

noun

Definition of INDUCEMENT

the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action <gave up smoking only after a prolonged inducement by all the other family members>

Synonyms conversion, convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, suasion

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