Meaning
persuasion, conviction
- The act or power of convincing someone to believe or do something.
- A deeply held conviction or firm belief.
In a sentence
Ha usato tutta la sua arte di persuasione per convincerli.
She used all her art of persuasion to convince them.
Aveva la ferma persuasione di aver preso la decisione migliore.
He had the firm conviction that he had made the best decision.
Nonostante la nostra persuasione, il cliente ha rifiutato l'offerta.
Despite our persuasion, the client turned down the offer.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| persuasione | feminine · singular |
| persuasioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can mean either the process of persuading or the resulting inner belief.
- Often pairs with verbs like 'usare' or 'cedere a'.