What does suasion mean?
Suasion means The act of urging or influencing; persuasion..
Suasion
/ˈsweɪʒən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of urging or influencing; persuasion..
Example Sentences
The high intricate ways of the Keep had a strange power of suasion, an ability to carry conviction.
James Cable, the author of Gunboat Diplomacy (Chatto & Windus, 1971), has created an excellent case study of naval presence and suasion during the era of appeasement.
The term moral suasion refers to an appeal to ‘morality’ or ‘patriotic duty’ to induce behaviour by the persuaded entity that is not necessary profit-maximising for it.
Synonyms for suasion
Antonyms for suasion
Related Words
Word Forms
- suasions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for suasion?
Common synonyms include suasiveness, persuasion.
What is the opposite of suasion?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use suasion in a sentence?
The high intricate ways of the Keep had a strange power of suasion, an ability to carry conviction.
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