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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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After some arm-twisting behind closed doors and a choice phone call or two, though, Self and Norman changed their votes to Johnson, and Washington’s weekend was salvaged.

From Slate • Jan. 4, 2025

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

And arm-twisting ByteDance will not work, analysts say.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2024

“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

Under such relentless arm-twisting, we finally gave in and allowed ourselves to be taken to Coffin’s.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey