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   arm-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"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishARM-TWISTING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ARM-TWISTING definition: 1. behaviour in which you try to make someone do something by threats or by persuading them…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     ARM-TWISTING meaning: 1. behaviour in which you try to make...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › arm-twistArm-twisting Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Arm-twisting is the act of forcing or obliging people to do things they do not want to do. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › arm-twistingARM-TWISTING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryARM-TWISTING definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ARM-TWISTING meaning: 1. behaviour in which you try to make someone do something by threats or by persuading them…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishARM-TWISTING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Arm-twisting is an informal term for persuasion, especially with extreme or unethical pressure or influence. Learn the word frequency, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of arm-twisting from Collins English Dictionary.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › arm-twistingArm-twisting - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 6, 2024 · 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. see less. type of: persuasion, suasion. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › arm-twistingArm-twisting - definition of arm-twisting by The Free Dictionary

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   1. arm-twisting - 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". persuasion, suasion - the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action.