ARM-TWISTING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word arm-twisting. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ARM-TWISTING
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coercion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of compelling by force of authority • using force to cause something to occur | ||||||||
force | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a powerful effect or influence • (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity • physical energy or intensity • group of people willing to obey orders • a unit that is part of some military service • an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) • one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority • a group of people having the power of effective action • (of a law) having legal validity • a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate • move with force • impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably • squeeze like a wedge into a tight space • force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically • do forcibly; exert force • take by force | ||||||||
manipulation | nounn | |||||||
noun • exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage • the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means | ||||||||
persuasion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | ||||||||
pressure | nounn | |||||||
noun • the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) • a force that compels • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • the state of demanding notice or attention • the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin • an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress • the pressure exerted by the atmosphere verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • exert pressure on someone through threats |