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arm-twisting

/ˈɑːm ˌtwɪs.tɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈɑːm ˌtwɪs.tɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по убеждению кого-либо сделать что-либо с помощью прямого личного давления или принуждения.

A noun referring to the act of persuading someone to do something through the use of direct personal pressure or coercion.

uncountable

  1. Persuasion through pressureB2informal

    The act of using direct personal pressure, influence, or coercion to persuade someone to do something.

    ruДавление

    • After some arm-twisting, he agreed to join the committee.
    • The manager used a bit of arm-twisting to get the team to work overtime.
    • She needed no arm-twisting to accept the promotion.

    Synonymsbullyingcoercionduressintimidationpressure

Forms
  • arm-twistings plural form
  • arm-twistings' possessive plural form
  • arm-twisting's possessive singular form
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