Vocabulary
Persuasion
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.
Urdu meaning
قائل کرنے کی کوشش، ترغیب دلانے والا،اکسانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Eradication is within reach, but only if the fight is waged not just with vaccines and police escorts, but also with persuasion, partnership and public confidence.
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Derailing eradication
— 2026-04-17
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Instead of relying on force the government needs to build its soft power the ability to influence through attraction and persuasion rather than by force.
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Soft power`, a better option
— 2026-02-07
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Islamabad placed its faith mainly in dialogue, believing that persuasion could prevent the Afghan side from allowing anti-Pakistan groups to operate across the border.
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When patience runs out
— 2025-10-17
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For those of a more liberal persuasion, the deportations violate international law under the principle of non-refoulement covered by the Refugees Convention.
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Flawed deportation policy
— 2025-10-04
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His method was steady gentlemanly persuasion conveyed with calmness and composure.
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A consequential life
— 2025-09-09
Synonyms
coaxing, persuading, coercion, inducement, convincing, blandishment
Antonyms
agnosticism, know-nothingism
Curator example
“Saira needed plenty of persuasion before she actually left”
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