suasion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of urging or influencing; persuasion.

Pronunciation

/ˈsweɪʒən/ en-us-suasion.ogg

Word forms

suasion suasions

Etymology

From Middle English suasion, from Latin suāsiō (“counselling, advice, persuasion”).

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