The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc.
An argument or other statement intended to influence one's opinions or beliefs; a way of persuading someone.
(colloquial) Any group having a specified characteristic or attribute in common.
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With the base unleashed, the White House was unable to broker a compromise, either by persuasion or by pressure.
Sadie curses, weeps, then, infected by Mr. Hamilton's writhing persuasions, prays and becomes penitent.
It is his persuasion that abortion should never be condoned.
As a convert from the Baptist persuasion more than 40 years ago, I still feel like an outsider in the church despite the kindness and acceptance of Catholic friends.
Social understanding and equality can neither be nurtured through fear, nor intimidation. Surely this goes for people of all sexual persuasions.
She has strong powers of persuastion.
And are you a member of the Jewish persuasion or the Christian persuasion?