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View usage for: (pəʳsweɪʒən) Word forms: plural persuasions1. uncountable nounPersuasion is the act of persuading someone to do something or to believe that something is true. Only after much persuasion from Ellis had she agreed to hold a show at all. She was using all her powers of persuasion to induce the Griffins to remain in Rollway. Synonyms: urging, influencing, conversion, inducement More Synonyms of persuasion 2. countable nounIf you are of a particular persuasion, you have a particular belief or set of beliefs. [formal] It is a national movement and has within it people of all political persuasions. More Synonyms of persuasion persuasion in British English (pəˈsweɪʒən) noun1. the act of persuading or of trying to persuade 3. the state of being persuaded; strong belief 4. an established creed or belief, esp a religious one 5. a sect, party, or faction Word origin C14: from Latin persuāsiō; see persuadepersuasion in American English (pərˈsweɪʒən) noun1. a persuading or being persuaded 3. a strong belief; conviction 4. a. a particular religious belief or system; religion b. a particular sect, party, group, etc. 5. Informal kind, sort, sex, etc. used jocularly SIMILAR WORDS: oˈpinion Word origin ME < L persuasio < pp. of persuadereExamples of 'persuasion' in a sentencepersuasion QuotationsBy persuading others, we convince ourselvesJuniusPublic Advertiser In other languagespersuasion British English: persuasion NOUN Persuasion is the act of making someone do or think something. After much persuasion from him, she agreed to perform. - American English: persuasion
- Brazilian Portuguese: persuasão
- Chinese: 说服
- European Spanish: persuasión
- French: persuasion
- German: Überredung
- Italian: persuasione
- Japanese: 説得
- Korean: 설득
- European Portuguese: persuasão
- Latin American Spanish: persuasión
Chinese translation of 'persuasion' n - (u)
说(說)服 (shuōfú) - (c) (frm, = belief)
信仰 (xìnyǎng) (种(種), zhǒng) people of all political persuasions 持各种(種)政见(見)的人们(們) (chí gèzhǒng zhèngjiàn de rénmen)
Definition the act of persuading It took all her powers of persuasion to induce them to stay. Synonyms urging influencing conversion inducement wheedling blandishment soft power inveiglement Definition a set of beliefs people who are of a different political persuasion Synonyms views camp faction school of thought credo firm belief certitude fixed opinion Definition the power to persuade an argument of considerable persuasion QuotationBy persuading others, we convince ourselves [Junius – Public Advertiser]Additional synonymsThey resorted to cajolery and arm-twisting to get their way. Synonyms persuasion, coaxing, inducement(s), flattery, blarney, wheedling, sweet talk (informal), blandishments, inveigling, soft soap (informal), enticement, beguilement Synonyms conviction, force, power, strength, potencyDefinition to be convincing Their religious convictions prevented them from taking up arms. Synonyms belief, view, opinion, principle, faith, persuasion, creed, tenet, kaupapa (New Zealand) Additional synonymsDefinition a system of beliefs or principles The centre is open to all, no matter what race or creed. Synonyms belief, principles, profession, doctrine, canon, persuasion, dogma, tenet, credo, catechism, articles of faith Definition a sect devoted to a specific system of worship He may have joined a religious cult. Synonyms sect, following, body, faction, party, school, church, faith, religion, denomination, clique, hauhau (New Zealand) Definition a group which has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same faith Acceptance of women preachers varies from one denomination to another. Synonyms religious group, belief, sect, persuasion, creed, school, hauhau (New Zealand) The cash bonus is an added enticement for the bank's customers. Synonyms attraction, appeal, incentive, invitation, lure, bait, temptation, persuasion, come-on (informal), coaxing, seduction, inducement, cajolery, allurement, inveiglement We have been bombarded with exhortations to take more exercise. Synonyms urging, warning, advice, counsel, lecture, caution, bidding, encouragement, sermon, persuasion, goading, incitement, admonition, beseeching, entreaty, clarion call, enjoinder (rare) Definition a specific system of religious beliefs England shifted officially from a Catholic to a Protestant faith in the 16th century. Synonyms religion, church, belief, persuasion, creed, communion, denomination, dogmaDefinition intellectual or moral influence He changed our world through the force of his ideas. Synonyms influence, power, effect, authority, weight, strength, punch (informal), significance, effectiveness, validity, efficacy, soundness, persuasiveness, cogency, biteDefinition belief not founded on certainty or proof but on what seems probable Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her. Synonyms belief, feeling, view, idea, theory, notion, conviction, point of view, sentiment, viewpoint, persuasion, conjectureDefinition a group of people sharing a common political aim opposing political parties Synonyms faction, association, alliance, grouping, set, side, league, camp, combination, coalition, clique, coterie, schism, confederacy, cabalHer remarks have added potency given the current situation. Synonyms persuasiveness, force, strength, muscle, effectiveness, sway, forcefulness, cogency, impressiveness Additional synonymsDefinition political, financial, or social force or authority the power of his rhetoric Synonyms forcefulness, force, strength, punch (informal), intensity, potency, eloquence, persuasiveness, cogency, powerfulness Definition the power to attract attention or support No matter how much you feel the pull of the past, try to look to the future. Synonyms attraction, appeal, lure, fascination, force, draw (informal), influence, magnetism, enchantment, drawing power, enticement, allurement Definition a place or sphere of activity that instructs He was never a member of any school. Synonyms way of life, doctrine, creed, faith, outlook, persuasion, denomination, school of thought Definition a group of people with a common interest or philosophy Do you belong to some religious sect? Synonyms group, division, faction, party, school, camp, wing, denomination, school of thought, schism, splinter group Definition one of two or more contesting groups or teams Both sides appealed for a new ceasefire. Synonyms party, camp, faction, causeDefinition a principle on which a belief or doctrine is based Non-violence is the central tenet of their faith. Synonyms principle, rule, doctrine, creed, view, teaching, opinion, belief, conviction, canon, thesis, maxim, dogma, precept, article of faith, kaupapa (New Zealand) |