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soft power
noun
- See hard powerthe ability to achieve one's goals without force, esp by diplomacy, persuasion, etc Compare hard power
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The defeat of Islamic extremism requires both hard and soft power responses.
“She can help China build soft power,” said a source in the piece.
Americans tend to radically overestimate the benefits of "soft power" or "leading by example".
Ayatollah Khomeini was a profound believer in soft power: say “the Truth” and the people would come.
The recent veto on Syria undermines its campaign to project “soft power” and a kinder, gentler image around the world.
Donnegan allowed her to stop him with that soft power for a moment, until his face went white—as if with pain.
Mae felt herself gradually yielding to the spell of this man's soft power.
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