ALL meanings of arm-twisting
arm-twist·ing
A a - noun arm-twisting persuasion 3
- noun arm-twisting the use of extreme or unethical pressure or influence in an effort to compel someone to act in a certain way 3
- noun arm-twisting the use of threat, coercion, or other forms of pressure and persuasion to achieve one's purpose: It took a lot of arm-twisting but he finally agreed to work this weekend. 1
- verb with object arm-twisting to subject to arm-twisting: The unions arm-twisted the government into negotiating by threatening widespread strikes. 1
- noun arm-twisting The use of personal pressure to persuade. 0
- noun arm-twisting The use of political pressure to gain support. 0