persuasion in WordNet English dictionary

1. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
   "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"
   opinion  sentiment  persuasion  view  thought 
   
2. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
   persuasion  suasion