Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Persuasion has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
"Her speech was a masterclass in persuasion, successfully convincing the entire board to approve the risky new project."
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?"
The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc.
"After hours of gentle persuasion, my brother finally agreed to let me borrow his car for the weekend trip."