PERSUASION Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word persuasion. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| argument | nounn | |||||
noun • a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie • (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program • a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable • a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | ||||||
| argumentation | nounn | |||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | ||||||
| cajolery | nounn | |||||
noun • flattery intended to persuade | ||||||
| coercion | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of compelling by force of authority • using force to cause something to occur | ||||||
| convincing | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • causing one to believe the truth of something | ||||||
| inducement | nounn | |||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • act of bringing about a desired result | ||||||
| influence | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc • causing something without any direct or apparent effort • a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do • the effect of one thing (or person) on another • one having power to influence another verb • have and exert influence or effect • shape or influence; give direction to • induce into action by using one's charm | ||||||
| manipulation | nounn | |||||
noun • exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage • the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means | ||||||
| reasoning | nounn | |||||
noun • thinking that is coherent and logical adjective satellite • endowed with the capacity to reason | ||||||
| sway | verbv | |||||
noun • controlling influence • pitching dangerously to one side verb • move back and forth or sideways • move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner • win approval or support for • cause to move back and forth | ||||||
| opinion | nounn | |||||
noun • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty • a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof • a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people • the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision • the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | ||||||
| sentiment | nounn | |||||
noun • tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | ||||||
| suasion | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action | ||||||
| thought | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about • the process of using your mind to consider something carefully • the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | ||||||
| view | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a way of regarding situations or topics etc. • the visual percept of a region • the act of looking or seeing or observing • the range of the eye • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty • a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof • purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' • graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept • the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated • outward appearance verb • deem to be • look at carefully; study mentally • see or watch | ||||||
