noun /pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n,pɚˈsweɪʒən/
a) 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.
With the base unleashed, the White House was unable to broker a compromise, either by persuasion or by pressure.
b) An argument or other statement intended to influence ones opinions or beliefs; a way of persuading someone.
Sadie curses, weeps, then, infected by Mr. Hamiltons writhing persuasions, prays and becomes penitent.
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