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Meaning of moral suasion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Persuasion brought to bear by appeals to someone's moral sense or ethics.

Examples

“The temperance movement also exacerbated ethnic tensions. Before 1850 this movement had been primarily one of self-denial and moral suasion aimed at persuading the Protestant middle and working classes to cast out demon rum and become sober, hard-working, upward-striving citizens.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

moral support moral system moral turpitude moral universe moral victory morale