suasiveness

noun

Definition of suasivenessnext
as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade there's a certain suasiveness in her imposing looks and demeanor that gives her an advantage as a trial lawyer

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  1. authority
  2. strength
  3. validity
Noun
  • Pay attention and refuse to give anyone authority to decide for you.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The City Council would have the authority to set restrictions on who may sell fireworks and when and where they may be sold and discharged.
    Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of authority
Noun
  • Previous research has suggested that youth who are categorized as obese tend to have lower muscle strength than those considered normal weight.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Each region has its strengths and specialties, which supports a diverse economy.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Both have been scrutinized over signature validity.
    Zack Huffman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Trump and his allies spread falsehoods about the validity of the vote count in Detroit in 2020.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of validity
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suasion

suasiveness

suave

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