persuasion
noun/pərˈsweɪʒən/
Frequency rank: #9,292 most common English word
Meaning
the act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example sentence
After hours of gentle persuasion, she finally agreed to join the team.
Synonyms & related words
- convincing
- influence
- coaxing
- encouragement
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