persuasion
US /pɚˈsweɪ.ʒən/
UK /pɚˈsweɪ.ʒən/
1.
persuasão
the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something
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He used his charm and powers of persuasion to convince her.
Ele usou seu charme e poderes de persuasão para convencê-la.
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The committee was open to persuasion.
O comitê estava aberto à persuasão.
2.
crença, convicção
a belief or set of beliefs, especially a religious or political one
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People of all religious persuasions are welcome.
Pessoas de todas as crenças religiosas são bem-vindas.
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He was a man of strong political persuasion.
Ele era um homem de forte persuasão política.