persuasion
/pərˈsweɪʒən/
per · sua · sion
pər · ˈsweɪ · ʒən
English Definition
n. the act of convincing someone to do or believe something
Significado en Español
persuasión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuyết phục, khuyên nhủ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “persuasion”:
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A
influence
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B
dissuasion
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C
discouragement
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D
deterrence
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A — influence.
“persuasion” means n. the act of convincing someone to do or believe something
Common questions about “persuasion”
What does “persuasion” mean?
persuasion — n. the act of convincing someone to do or believe something. In Chinese: 说服，劝说.
How do you pronounce “persuasion”?
persuasion is pronounced /pərˈsweɪʒən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · sua · sion.
Is “persuasion” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. persuasion appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
