First Known Use: 14th century
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suasion
noun sua·sion \ˈswā-zhən\
Definition of SUASION
: the act of influencing or persuading
— sua·sive \ˈswā-siv, -ziv\ adjective
— sua·sive·ly adverb
— sua·sive·ness noun
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Origin of SUASION
Middle English, from Latin suasion-, suasio, from suadēre to urge, persuade — more at sweet
Related to SUASION
- Synonyms
- conversion, convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion
Rhymes with SUASION
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