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View synonyms for arm-twist

arm-twist

[ ahrm-twist ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to subject to arm-twisting:

    The unions arm-twisted the government into negotiating by threatening widespread strikes.

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Other Words From

  • arm-twister noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of arm-twist1

Back formation from arm-twisting

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Example Sentences

Then he felt the hand which held his knife arm twist the wrist and forced it inward to his body.

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