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Persuasion Definition & Meaning

persuasion
noun
  1. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
  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?"

"Persuasion" in song lyrics

See how persuasion is used in real songs:

  • "Strong conversation, a little persuasion"
    4 Deep — Ho
  • "Visualize'n, A crystal clear persuasion"
    60 Second Assassin — No Face
  • "Back in town with the Black Smif-N-Wessun persuasion"
    Black Moon f/ Big Dru Ha, Havoc, Smif-N-Wessun — U Da Man

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Frequently asked questions

What does persuasion mean?
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action 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?"
What part of speech is persuasion?
Persuasion is a noun.
How many definitions does persuasion have?
Persuasion has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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