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on the arm

ADJECTIVE

beholden

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grateful obligated obliged

STRONG

bound owing

WEAK

in hock into on a string on the cuff on the tab owe one responsible under obligation

Antonyms

WEAK

ingrateful

NOUN

credit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance bond loan mortgage stock wealth

STRONG

continuance debenture extension lien plastic respite securities tab trust

WEAK

capital outlay installment buying installment plan on account on the cuff surplus cash

Antonyms

WEAK

cash disacknowledgement disapproval disbelief disclaimer discredit dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute

Example Sentences

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"In Ireland, it was kind of a different perspective," chuckled Martin and touching Trump on the arm, as he referred to Churchill's controversial role during Ireland's war of independence from Britain.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The VAR, Michael Oliver, only looked at the first touch on the arm.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

As they left the site, Arnault, visibly energized by the scale of the undertaking, turned to Beccari, smiled and tapped him on the arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

“And some even other worse-named bands than that,” he quips, that self-deprecation once again coming through as he sinks into a chair, playing with a fraying piece of fabric on the arm.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

Bertha laughed and slapped him playfully on the arm.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

on the arm

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