Persuasiveness and Powerlessness

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Persuasiveness noun - The capacity to persuade.

Usage example: the persuasiveness of her closing statement changed the minds of several jurors who had been leaning toward conviction

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Powerlessness is an antonym for persuasiveness.

Powerlessness noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.

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Persuasiveness is an antonym for powerlessness.

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