Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gentle-persuasion

Noun

/ˈdʒɛn.tl pərˈsweɪ.ʒən/

Definition

The act of influencing someone’s decision or opinion in a mild and considerate manner.

Examples

Using gentle persuasion, she was able to convince her friend to join the book club.
His gentle persuasion made the committee reconsider their decision.
Instead of arguing, he preferred gentle persuasion to make his point clear.

Meaning

Gentle persuasion refers to a method of convincing someone to believe or do something without using force or harshness. It emphasizes kindness and understanding in communication.