suasion

/ˈsweɪʒən/

Other forms: suasions

Definitions of suasion

1. noun

   the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
   synonyms: persuasion

   types:

   line

   persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress

   arm-twisting

   persuasion by the use of direct personal pressure

   bell ringing, canvassing, electioneering

   persuasion of voters in a political campaign

   exhortation, incitement

   the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion

   proselytism

   the practice of proselytizing

   sloganeering

   persuasion by means of empty slogans

   prompting, suggestion

   persuasion formulated as a suggestion

   artillery, weapon

   a means of persuading or arguing

   appeal

   (rhetoric) a method or mode of persuasion

   pep talk

   a speech of exhortation attempting to instill enthusiasm and determination in a team or staff

   type of:

   communicating, communication

   the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information