power of persuasion
noun phraseUK /ˈpaʊə əv pəˈsweɪʒən/
US /ˈpaʊər əv pərˈsweɪʒən/
The power of persuasion is the ability to make someone agree with you or do something by talking to them nicely.
The little girl used the power of persuasion to convince her dad to buy her an ice cream.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The strength of an argument or reason that makes people believe something.
The power of persuasion in his speech changed many minds.
3. The ability of advertising or marketing to make people want to buy things.
Advertisers rely on the power of persuasion to sell products.
4. The skill of getting people to agree without force or threats.
A good teacher uses the power of persuasion rather than punishment.