persuasion meaning and definition

PERSUASION noun

Definition of persuasion (noun)

1. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
   • synonyms: suasion
   • antonym: dissuasion
2. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
   • "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"
   • synonyms: opinion, sentiment, thought, view