arm-twisting

arm-twisting Definition

☆ arm·-twisting (ärm′twis′tiŋ)

noun

Informal the use of extreme or unethical pressure or influence in an effort to compel someone to act in a certain way

arm-twisting Related Forms

arm′·-twist′er noun

arm-twisting Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

little: Thank you to the two members who, with very little arm-twisting, contributed the following reports.
much: To be honest, I've done my fair share of fancy stuff in the past without too much arm-twisting!
political: But new, more strongly defined powers of political arm-twisting will also be required.

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