Jawbone Definition
jôbōn
jawboned, jawbones, jawboning
noun
jawbones
A bone of a jaw, esp. of the lower jaw.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- submaxilla
- mandibular bone
- mandibula
- mandible
- lower-jaw
- jowl
- lower jawbone
verb
To try to influence or pressure through strong persuasion, especially to urge to comply voluntarily.
American Heritage
To talk (to) or converse (with), esp. at length.
Webster's New World
To speak forcefully or threateningly (to or about)
The President jawboned against price increases.
Webster's New World
To urge voluntary compliance with official wishes or guidelines.
American Heritage
To talk persistently in persuasion of one or more people to cooperate.
Wiktionary
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