Vocabulary
Persuasion
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.
Urdu meaning
قائل کرنے کی کوشش، ترغیب دلانے والا،اکسانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- His method was steady gentlemanly persuasion conveyed with calmness and composure.
- And soft power the power of persuasion would be utilised much more to pursue foreign policy goals and build a country`s global influence.
- This means that countries can advance their interests not just through military and economic strength but also by persuasion and attraction which encourages other states to cooperate and align with them.
- Engaging in so-called peace talks with the TTP on the persuasion of the Afghan Taliban in 2021 proved to be a disastrous move.
- Engaging in so-called peace talks with the TTP on the persuasion of the Afghan Taliban in 2021 proved to be a disastrous move.
Synonyms
coaxing, persuading, coercion, inducement, convincing, blandishment
Antonyms
agnosticism, know-nothingism
Curator example
“Saira needed plenty of persuasion before she actually left”
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