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   arm-twisting

   /ˈɑːmˌtwɪstɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. the action of pressurizing someone into doing something they are unwilling do do: 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 is a noun that means behaviour in which you try to make someone do something by threats or by persuading them forcefully. See the origin, synonyms, usage and examples of this idiom from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

   • Znaczenie Arm-Twisting, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     arm-twisting definicja: 1. behaviour in which you try to...

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     arm-twisting translate: 強迫；壓力. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     ARM-TWISTING translate: 强迫；压力. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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. 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.

5. 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.

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.yourdictionary.com › arm-twistingArm-twisting Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Arm-twisting definition: The use of personal or political pressure in an effort to persuade or to gain support. Dictionary Thesaurus