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单词 arm-twistings
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-twistings

noun

plural of arm-twisting
as in pressures
the use of power to impose one's will on another it took some arm-twisting, but they eventually agreed to make a donation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pressures
  • constraints
  • compulsions
  • violences
  • duresses
  • intimidations
  • coercions
  • fears
  • forces
  • threats
  • browbeatings
  • bulldozings
  • stresses
  • terrors
  • strengths
  • terrorisms
  • muscles
  • squeeze plays
  • swords
  • menaces
  • puissances
  • self-wills
  • squeezes
  • potencies
  • mights
  • strains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • agreements
  • approvals
  • consents
  • permissions
  • reasons
  • suasions
  • persuasions
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