persuasion

英[pə'sweɪʒ(ə)n] 美[pɚ'sweʒn]

1. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

2. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty;

"my opinion differs from yours"

"what are your thoughts on Haiti?"

3. inducement to act by argument or reasoning or entreaty