English Explanatory Dictionary

arm-twist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To use personal pressure to persuade.
To use political pressure to gain support.

Word forms

arm-twist arm-twists arm-twisting arm-twisted arm twist

Etymology

Back-formation from arm-twisting.

Derived words

arm-twister

Translations

Japanese: 鮴押しする

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