Arm-twisting — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈärm-ˌtwi-stiŋ/ arm-twist·ing

Meaning & Definition of Arm-twisting

Arm-twisting (noun)

  1. the act or practice of forcing or obliging people to do things they do not want to do in order to achieve a desired end

Arm-twisting (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the use of power to impose one's will on another

    "it took some arm-twisting, but they eventually agreed to make a donation"

    similar: coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure
    related: browbeating, bulldozing, bullying, fear, intimidation, menace, sword, terror, terrorism, threat, violence, squeeze, squeeze play, might, muscle, potency, puissance, strength, hardheadedness, self-will, willfulness, strain, stress
    near: agreement, approval, consent, permission, convincing, persuasion, reason, suasion

Arm-twisting (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bullying, intimidating

    similar: browbeating, bulldozing, bullying, cowing, hectoring, intimidating, high-pressuring, menacing, shaming, terrorizing, threatening, dragging, blackjacking, coercing, compelling, constraining, dragooning, driving, forcing, impelling, impressing, making, muscling, obligating, obliging, pressing, pressuring, sandbagging, badgering, harassing, hounding, blackmailing, exacting, extorting, racketeering, squeezing, wresting, wringing
    opposite: allowing, letting, permitting, arguing, convincing, inducing, moving, persuading, prevailing (on or upon), satisfying, talking (into), winning (over)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Arm-twisting

The most common words with a similar meaning to Arm-twisting:

coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure, browbeating, bulldozing, bullying, cowing, hectoring, intimidating, high-pressuring, menacing, shaming, terrorizing, threatening, dragging, blackjacking, coercing, compelling, constraining, dragooning, driving, forcing, impelling, impressing, making, muscling, obligating, obliging, pressing, pressuring, sandbagging, badgering, harassing, hounding, blackmailing, exacting, extorting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Arm-twisting

Words with the opposite meaning of Arm-twisting:

allowing, letting, permitting, arguing, convincing, inducing, moving, persuading, prevailing (on or upon), satisfying, talking (into), winning (over)

Related Words for Arm-twisting

fear, intimidation, menace, sword, terror, terrorism, threat, violence, squeeze, squeeze play, might, muscle, potency, puissance, strength, hardheadedness, self-will, willfulness, strain, stress

Near Antonyms of Arm-twisting

agreement, approval, consent, permission, persuasion, reason, suasion

Word Forms of Arm-twisting

Inflections: arm-twistings

Derived words: arm-twist (transitive verb), arm-twister (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Arm-twisting

First known use: 1924

Frequently Asked Questions about Arm-twisting

What does "Arm-twisting" mean?

"Arm-twisting" means the act or practice of forcing or obliging people to do things they do not want to do in order to achieve a desired end. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the act or practice of forcing or obliging people to do things they do not want to do in order to achieve a desired end. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Arm-twisting"?

Other words for "Arm-twisting" include coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure, browbeating and bulldozing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Arm-twisting" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Arm-twisting"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Arm-twisting". Common alternatives include coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure, browbeating, bulldozing, bullying and cowing.

What is the opposite of "Arm-twisting"?

Antonyms of "Arm-twisting" include allowing, letting, permitting, arguing, convincing, inducing, moving and persuading. Near antonyms include agreement, approval, consent and permission.

How do you use "Arm-twisting" in a sentence?

Examples of "Arm-twisting" in a sentence: "it took some arm-twisting, but they eventually agreed to make a donation".

Is "Arm-twisting" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Arm-twisting" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Arm-twisting"?

"Arm-twisting" is pronounced /ˈärm-ˌtwi-stiŋ/ and divided into syllables as arm-twist·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Arm-twisting"?

First known use: 1924.