persuasion
/ˌpər.suˈzeɪ.ʃən/Definitions
1. noun
the act or process of persuading someone to do or believe something
“Her persuasive speech had a profound impact on the audience’s opinion.”
2. noun
the state of being persuaded or convinced
“After listening to the teacher’s explanation, he was in a state of persuasion that the theory was correct.”
3. noun
a quality or ability to persuade others
“She has a natural talent for persuasion that helps her succeed in sales.”
4. noun
an act of influencing someone’s thoughts or feelings
“The advertisement was an example of persuasion, designed to make people buy the product.”
5. verb
to influence or convince someone to do or believe something
“The coach’s persuasive arguments convinced the team to make a comeback.”