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persuasion

Definitions of persuasion
  1. noun
    the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty
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    type of:
    force, pouvoir
    possession of controlling influence
  2. noun
    the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
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    antonyms:
    dissuasion
    persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action
    types:
    propagande électorale, sollicitation
    persuasion of voters in a political campaign
    exhortation, incitation
    the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
    persuasion par slogan
    persuasion by means of empty slogans
    incitation, suggestion
    persuasion formulated as a suggestion
    armement, artillerie
    a means of persuading or arguing
    type of:
    communication
    the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
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