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- DictionaryArm-twist·ing/ˈärmˌtwistiNG/
noun
- 1. persuasion by the use of physical force or moral pressure: informal "it took some arm-twisting to convince him to take on the role"
noun [ U ] us / ˈɑːrmˌtwɪs.tɪŋ / uk / ˈɑːmˌtwɪs.tɪŋ / Add to word list. behavior in which you try to make someone do something by threats or by persuading them forcefully: The vote was won only as the result of much arm-twisting by the government. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Causing somebody to act. bludgeon.
Apr 17, 2024 · noun. 1. the act of persuading or of trying to persuade. 2. the power to persuade. 3. the state of being persuaded; strong belief. 4. an established creed or belief, esp a religious one.
Apr 13, 2024 · Definitions of arm-twisting. noun. persuasion by the use of direct personal pressure. “some gentle arm-twisting produced the desired result”. “no amount of arm-twisting will get me to agree”. see more.
Arm-twisting definition: the use of threat, coercion, or other forms of pressure and persuasion to achieve one's purpose. See examples of ARM-TWISTING used in a sentence.
noun. 1. the act of persuading or of trying to persuade. 2. the power to persuade. 3. the state of being persuaded; strong belief. 4. an established creed or belief, esp a religious one.
The use of extreme or unethical pressure or influence in an effort to compel someone to act in a certain way. Webster's New World. The use of personal pressure to persuade. Wiktionary. The use of political pressure to gain support. Wiktionary. Alternative spelling of arm-twisting. Wiktionary. Other Word Forms of Arm-twisting. Noun. Singular:
Definition of arm-twisting noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
