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arm-twisting

[ahrm-twis-ting] / ˈɑrmˌtwɪs tɪŋ /
NOUN
scare tactics
Synonyms
WEAK
ambush bullying coercion duress force intimidation persuasion pressure reign of terror strong-arm tactics terrorism terrorization threat

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who remains a thundering force in the Democratic Party nearly two years after giving up her official leadership role, is best known for her behind-the scenes advice and occasional arm-twisting.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024

On Thursday, after months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, arm-twisting and manoeuvring, he accomplished that task.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

But in this case, the means of control is not legislation but behind-the scenes arm-twisting and threatened legal reprisals by government officials.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2023

“He was very good at making it in people’s interests to be cooperating with him. I don’t know if he did arm-twisting exactly. It was implicit, I would say.”

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

But King needed time to reflect and strategize without Johnson’s notorious arm-twisting.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge