· the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
Synonym(s): suasion
Hypernym(s): communication, communicating
Antonym(s): dissuasion
· a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"
Synonym(s): opinion, sentiment, view, thought
Hypernym(s): belief