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Suasion: meaning, definitions and examples

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suasion

 

[ sweɪʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

power of persuasion

Suasion refers to the act of persuading someone to do something or to change their mind. It is often used in a context where convincing someone is crucial, whether in personal relationships, politics, or advertising. Unlike coercion, suasion is about winning someone over through logical argument, emotional appeal, or ethical considerations. Suasion can take many forms, including discussion, negotiation, and other forms of communication that aim to influence behavior or beliefs.

Synonyms

coaxing, convincing, influence, persuasion

Examples of usage

  • The campaign employed suasion to gain public support.
  • Effective suasion can change hearts and minds.
  • Marketers rely on suasion techniques to boost sales.

Translations

Translations of the word "suasion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 persuasão

🇮🇳 प्रेरणा

🇩🇪 Überredung

🇮🇩 persuasi

🇺🇦 переконання

🇵🇱 perswazja

🇯🇵 説得

🇫🇷 persuasion

🇪🇸 persuasión

🇹🇷 ikna

🇰🇷 설득

🇸🇦 إقناع

🇨🇿 přesvědčení

🇸🇰 presviedčanie

🇨🇳 劝说

🇸🇮 prepričevanje

🇮🇸 sannfæring

🇰🇿 жарнамалау

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 inandirma

🇲🇽 persuasión

Etymology

The word 'suasion' derives from the Latin term 'suasio', which means 'an act of persuading'. This term is rooted in 'suadere', meaning 'to advise or urge'. The use of suasion gained prominence in the English language around the late 19th century, primarily in contexts involving rhetoric, law, and social sciences. It differs from direct persuasion in that it often suggests a more subtle or indirect approach to influencing thoughts and actions. Historically, the concept of suasion has been essential in the development of effective communication strategies, whether in political discourse, marketing, or interpersonal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,046 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.