persuasion persuasion /pɝˈsweɪʒən/

noun

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