Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: persuasion

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

But if they refuse to listen to the verbal persuasion to leave the road, the minimal force would be required to disperse them with tear gas.

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Eliminating private discrimination should have been a matter of persuasion and social pressure, not law.

Source: https://hotair.com/david-strom/2023/06/08/behold-the-female-phallus-n556509

Elvish, assigned Ajay Devgan, selects Avinash as two-faced, winning the task with the help of Manisha's persuasion.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bigg-boss-ott-2-july-14-live-updates

Everyone in attendance of a black-and-white persuasion believed the 29-year wait without a trophy was coming to an end.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-uniteds-biggest-semi-final-26052028

“Every person or group, of every belief and persuasion, has the right to protest peacefully in South Africa.”

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2023-11-13-cape-town-mayor-condemns-violent-sea-point-protests/

Firstly, it's possible to skip the final boss fight using persuasion regardless of which option players choose.

Source: https://gamerant.com/starfield-hunter-emissary-choice-unearthed/

He is still the same pragmatist who honed his powers of persuasion as a union leader in the Sao Paulo auto plants of the 1970s, they added.

Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/currency/EURO-BRAZILIAN-REAL-EU-2358324/news/Analysis-Jail-time-hardened-Lula-s-resolve-to-tackle-poverty-over-profit-42643272/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230101

“Her deeply affecting interventions continue to favour all Nigerians, with no special regard for any particular faith, region, or political persuasion.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/state-house-management-staff-celebrate-first-lady-tinubu-at-63/

He said this was particularly noteworthy at Christmas, a time of togetherness across the generations, whether people are of a religious persuasion or not, saying: 'For some, faith will be uppermost in their hearts.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12899587/Kings-Speech-Charles-Britons-service-societys-backbone-family-Christmas-address-Royals.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

He then explained that he was looking for local artists to showcase their work at Bloom HQ and Maura didn’t need too much persuasion.

Source: https://laois-nationalist.ie/2023/12/17/retired-laois-nurse-celebrates-her-first-art-exhibition/

“I ask everybody across NSW, whatever your political persuasion, to get behind him, because when NSW goes well, our country goes well, and that is something I believe we can all unite behind.”

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/2023/03/26/nsw-election-labor-win-perottet-stands-down/

It felt ceremonial rather than meaningful, and it was only after persuasion by others that I agreed to attend.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/23620160.lecturers-villains-exam-marking-boycott--/?ref=rss

It was stunning and after much persuasion which took all day, eventually at 5 o'clock in the evening, we decided that we would go ahead - even though, at that point in time, we didn't realise that it was a timeshare.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/retired-couple-scammed-out-8k-31687156

"I understand not everyone will like this proposal and that it will take persuasion to convince many of its merits, but I'm ready to take that on," he said.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66603166?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Later, Whitney becomes emotional when she learns her test results for her baby are delayed for a further two weeks and after some persuasion from Zack (James Farrar), she decides to confide in her big brother Ryan.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11722943/EastEnders-Emmerdale-Coronation-Street-spoilers-Whats-coming-week.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Readers may remember FA Cup heartbreak in 1974, 1998 and 1999, or League Cup failure in 1976 but, for those of a younger persuasion, Sunday’s final will be an unprecedented experience.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ranking-newcastle-uniteds-10-biggest-26300931

Regardless of our religious persuasion, winter can be an excellent time to deepen our spiritual understanding of life and how interconnected we all are on this round mass we call Earth.

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/life/winter-solstice-kindles-renewal-hope-and-introspection/

She had all the potential to become an excellent Member of Parliament, someone who would have served all constituents to the best of her ability, regardless of their political persuasion.

Source: https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/jamie-stone-tells-of-candidates-horrific-ordeal-as-he-bac-305979/

So, in an attempt to extend its landfill’s life span, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, or SWACO, has had to try a different tactic: persuasion.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/01/headway/composting-food-leftovers.html