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suasion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of suasion

the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action

  • a defense lawyer uses not only legal arguments but also moral suasion to appeal to a juryʼs sense of right and wrong
Synonyms of suasion

conversion, convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion
Words Related to suasion

blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling

seduction, tempting

influencing, prompting, swaying

lobbying, pressuring

brainwashing, overpersuasion

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