noun
- 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.