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synonyms for twist someone's arm

  • alarm
  • appall
  • awe
  • bully
  • coerce
  • constrain
  • daunt
  • dishearten
  • dismay
  • scare
  • subdue
  • terrify
  • terrorize
  • badger
  • bait
  • bludgeon
  • bluster
  • browbeat
  • buffalo
  • bulldoze
  • chill
  • compel
  • cow
  • dispirit
  • disquiet
  • dragoon
  • enforce
  • force
  • hound
  • oblige
  • overawe
  • ride
  • ruffle
  • spook
  • strong-arm
  • bowl over
  • lean on
  • push around
  • showboat
On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to twist someone's arm, such as: alarm, appall, awe, bully, coerce, and constrain.

antonyms for twist someone's arm

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  • assure
  • calm
  • comfort
  • embolden
  • encourage
  • hearten
  • help
  • incite
  • inspirit
  • leave alone
  • please
  • reassure
  • release
  • soothe
  • assist
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How to use twist someone's arm in a sentence

She was holding the back of her chair with one hand; her loose sleeve had slipped almost to the shoulder of her uplifted arm.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPIN
In Spain he was regarded as the right arm of the ultra-clericals and a possible supporter of Carlism.
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDSJOHN FOREMAN
Grandmamma sits in her quaint arm-chair— Never was lady more sweet and fair!
BOYS AND GIRLS BOOKSHELF; A PRACTICAL PLAN OF CHARACTER BUILDING, VOLUME I (OF 17)VARIOUS
She looked up in his face, leaning on his arm beneath the encircling shadow of the umbrella which he had lifted.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPIN
But the strength of his arm, and the bravery of his heart could not have defended him long against their determined attack.
THE PASTOR'S FIRE-SIDE VOL. 3 OF 4JANE PORTER
Their glances met, she holding him always at arm's length by that grip upon his shoulders, a grip that was firm and nervous.
ST. MARTIN'S SUMMERRAFAEL SABATINI
At the lesson following he accordingly presented himself with his arm in a sling.
MUSIC-STUDY IN GERMANYAMY FAY
She thrust a bare, white arm from the curtain which shielded her open door, and received the cup from his hands.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPIN
His head fell back limp on MacRae's arm, and the rest of the message went with the game old Dutchman across the big divide.
RAW GOLDBERTRAND W. SINCLAIR
I wasn't paying any attention to him, therefore, when suddenly my left-hand neighbour touched my arm.
MUSIC-STUDY IN GERMANYAMY FAY
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