persuasion
pronunciation
How to pronounce persuasion in British English:
UK [pəˈsweɪʒn]
How to pronounce persuasion in American English:
US [pərˈsweɪʒn]
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- Noun:
- the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
- inducement to act by argument or reasoning or entreaty
Word Origin
- persuasion (n.)
- late 14c., "action of inducing (someone) to believe (something); argument to persuade, inducement," from Old French persuasion (14c.) and directly from Latin persuasionem (nominative persuasio) "a convincing, persuading," noun of action from past participle stem of persuadere "persuade, convince," from per- "thoroughly, strongly" (see per) + suadere "to urge, persuade," from PIE *swad- "sweet, pleasant" (see sweet (adj.)). Meaning "religious belief, creed" is from 1620s.
Antonym
Example
- 1. The forces of persuasion have been no less one-sided .
- 2. Studies like these can provide some important lessons about persuasion .
- 3. Business is a collaborative art that requires persuasion and negotiation .
- 4. It 's not clear if his gentle persuasion will work .
- 5. They include persuasion social perceptiveness the capacity to bring the right people together on a project the ability to help develop other people and a keen sense of empathy .