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persuasão — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • persuasion noun The act of convincing someone to do or believe something, usually through argument.
  • spoof noun A humorous imitation that pokes fun at something, especially a film, show, or genre.

Senses

persuasão is used for these senses in English:

  • persuasion The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc. [from 14th c.]
  • spoof (countable) An act of deception; a hoax; a joking prank. [from 1889]

persuasion — full definition

  1. noun The act of convincing someone to do or believe something, usually through argument.
  2. noun A firmly held belief, opinion, or set of views.

spoof — full definition

  1. noun A humorous imitation that pokes fun at something, especially a film, show, or genre.
  2. noun An act of deceiving someone, or a fake message or identity used to trick a person or system.
  3. verb To make a lighthearted, mocking imitation of something.
  4. verb To fake or disguise something, such as a sender's identity, in order to deceive.

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