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单词 arm-twist
释义

arm-twisting

noun

arm-twist·​ing ˈärm-ˌtwi-stiŋ How to pronounce arm-twisting (audio)
: the use of direct personal pressure in order to achieve a desired end
for all the arm-twisting, the … vote on the measure was unexpectedly tight Newsweek
arm-twist
ˈärm-ˌtwist How to pronounce arm-twisting (audio)
verb

Synonyms

  • coercion
  • compulsion
  • constraint
  • duress
  • force
  • pressure
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Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

arm-twist

verb

as in to browbeat

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • browbeat
  • intimidate
  • bully
  • bulldoze
  • threaten
  • hector
  • cow
  • coerce
  • terrorize
  • menace
  • compel
  • force
  • shame
  • pressure
  • drag
  • obligate
  • oblige
  • constrain
  • impel
  • impress
  • harass
  • blackmail
  • muscle
  • extort
  • high-pressure
  • sandbag
  • badger
  • press
  • hound
  • drive
  • dragoon
  • blackjack
  • make
  • wrest
  • racketeer
  • squeeze
  • wring
  • exact

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • let
  • allow
  • permit
  • convince
  • induce
  • move
  • persuade
  • talk (into)
  • argue
  • satisfy
  • win (over)
  • prevail (on or upon)
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