suasion meaning

Definition of suasion

1. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

   Synonyms: persuasion

   Type of: communication

   Kinds: line, arm-twisting, electioneering, exhortation, proselytism, sloganeering, suggestion, weapon

How to pronounce suasion

suasion is pronounced /ˈsweɪʒən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with suasion

• occasion
• invasion
• equation
• evasion
• abrasion