English Explanatory Dictionary

arm-twisting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of personal pressure to persuade
  2. The use of political pressure to gain support

Word forms

arm-twisting arm-twistings arm twisting

Etymology

From arm + twisting.

Translations

Finnish: kovistelu French: pressions directes Japanese: 鮴押し
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