n.
Pronunciation: ' sw ā -zh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin suasion-, suasio, from suad ē re to urge, persuade ― more at SWEET
Date: 14th century
: the act of influencing or persuading
– sua · sive \ ' sw ā -siv, -ziv \ adjective
– sua · sive · ly adverb
– sua · sive · ness noun