suasion
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action • Syn: persuasion • Ant: dissuasion (for: persuasion) • Derivationally related forms: persuade (for: persuasion) • Hypernyms: communication, communicating • Hyponyms: line, arm-twisting, electioneering, bell ringing, canvassing, exhortation, incitement, proselytism, sloganeering, suggestion, prompting, weapon, artillery
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