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.