persuasion
//pəˈsweɪʒən//
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.