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An act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
“Instead of cracking down hard, the municipality took a soft approach, a combination of gentle persuasion and public shaming.”
A personal opinion, belief or view
“It is my personal persuasion that everyone ought to use their talents to the fullest extent.”
A set of beliefs held by members of a group, typically religious or political
“It is not your religious persuasion that matters to others, rather, it is your commitment to it that will keep you in the highest esteem in your community.”
A group of people sharing the same views or beliefs
“We are to treat another as one of us, not in her sense of belonging to the same political persuasion, but as belonging to the community of rational beings.”
The capability of a person or argument to convince or persuade
“She dispels the notion with an argument of considerable persuasion.”
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
The action of provoking unlawful or untoward behavior
A group of entities that have common characteristics
A person's sexual orientation or preference
A standard or principle to be aimed at
The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
The process or act of teaching or educating with a biased ideology
A form of words used when trying to persuade someone to buy or accept something
Advice or counseling, typically in the form of a cautionary warning
An interest in, or liking for, something
The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions
A false or exaggerated remark or story
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