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Meaning of 'persuasion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Persuasion [ n.]
- The act of persuading; the act of influencing the mind by arguments or reasons offered, or by anything that moves the mind or passions, or inclines the will to a determination.
- The state of being persuaded or convinced; settled opinion or conviction, which has been induced.
- A creed or belief; a sect or party adhering to a certain creed or system of opinions; as, of the same persuasion; all persuasions are agreed.
- The power or quality of persuading; persuasiveness.
- That which persuades; a persuasive.

Meaning of 'persuasion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . persuasion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Example in sentence:
  • I am not of your persuasion;
  • my opinion differs from yours;
  • what are your thoughts on Haiti?

Nearby Words:

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