arm-twisting

Noun

Meaning

persuasion by the use of direct personal pressure

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Alternative names

arm twisting

Synonyms

force pressure influence terrorism encouragement oppression harassment ambush constraint persuasion coercion intimidation frightening alarming bullying
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Antonyms

providence lee championship aegis give indemnity
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Hypernyms

persuasion suasion

Examples

some gentle arm-twisting produced the desired result Source: Internet

no amount of arm-twisting will get me to agree Source: Internet

In any case, the expulsion would open a protracted legal battle -- Ruto's camp would put up a fight for them -- and harden the resolve of the rebels hence the party would rather keep the matter in abeyance with occasional arm-twisting. Source: Internet

“While we would not submit to any arm-twisting, we remain beholden to the need for peace,” he said. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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