Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suasion
noun
/ˈswāzhən/
Definition
The act of persuading or influencing someone to do something.
Examples
- Her suasion was so effective that everyone agreed with her proposal.
- The politician’s speech was a masterclass in suasion, swaying public opinion in his favor.
- He relied on gentle suasion to get his friends to join him on the trip.
Meaning
Suasion refers to the process of convincing or persuading someone to adopt a particular point of view or take a specific action. It emphasizes the use of argument or reasoning rather than coercion.
Synonyms
- persuasion
- influence
- coaxing
- convincing
- urging