Pronunciation: /pərˈsweɪʒən/
noun a belief or set of beliefs, especially religious or political ones
A1 She used gentle persuasion to convince her friend to try sushi for the first time.
A2 The salesman's persuasive techniques were very effective in getting customers to buy the product.
B1 Political campaigns often rely on persuasion to sway voters to their side.
B2 The lawyer's persuasive argument in court helped secure a favorable verdict for her client.
C1 The CEO's powers of persuasion were instrumental in getting the board to approve the new business strategy.
C2 The diplomat's skillful persuasion led to a successful negotiation between the two countries.
formal The art of persuasion is a valuable skill in the business world.
informal She's really good at persuasion - she can convince anyone to do anything!
slang I used my powers of persuasion to get my friends to come to the party.
figurative His persuasion was like a gentle breeze, slowly swaying her towards his point of view.
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