1. the act of persuading or influencing someone through reasoning or argument
Usage: formal

Examples

• The politician relied on moral suasion rather than legal force to change public opinion.
• Through gentle suasion, she convinced her parents to let her study abroad.
• The teacher used suasion to encourage students to participate in the debate.
• His powers of suasion were evident in how quickly he gained supporters.
• The campaign depended on suasion to win over undecided voters.
• Economic suasion proved more effective than threats in the negotiations.