persuasion

//pəˈsweɪʒən//
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Noun

persuasionSingular
persuasionsPlural
1

The act or process of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

After much persuasion, she finally agreed to join the team.

2

A belief or set of beliefs, especially religious or political ones.

People of all political persuasions attended the meeting.

3

A group or sect holding a particular belief or set of beliefs.

People of various religious persuasions gathered at the conference.