twist someone's arm

VERB

intimidate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alarm awe bully coerce constrain daunt dishearten dismay scare subdue terrify terrorize

STRONG

badger bait bludgeon bluster browbeat buffalo bulldoze chill compel cow dispirit disquiet dragoon enforce force hound oblige overawe ride ruffle spook strong-arm

WEAK

bowl over lean on push around showboat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assure calm comfort embolden encourage hearten help incite inspirit leave alone please reassure release soothe

WEAK

assist

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twist someone's arm

I do know some musicians through comedy, but I don’t want to twist someone’s arm to help me out or get a feature.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2022

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