arm-twist

[ahrm-twist]

arm-twist

[ahrm-twist]
verb (used with object)
to subject to arm-twisting: The unions arm-twisted the government into negotiating by threatening widespread strikes.

Origin:
back formation from arm-twisting

arm-twist·er, noun
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