arm-twisted (Meaning)

arm-twisted

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

The ruthless politician arm-twisted his constituents into submission.
The desperate father arm-twisted his son into promising to stay out of trouble.
The unscrupulous business tycoon arm-twisted his rivals to gain control of the market.
The cunning student arm-twisted his classmates into giving him their study materials.
The manipulative boss arm-twisted his employees into working overtime without extra pay.
The corrupt official arm-twisted the whistleblowers into silence.
The abusive partner arm-twisted his spouse into obeying his every command.
The desperate gambler arm-twisted his creditors into giving him one more chance.
The envious neighbor arm-twisted the homeowner into selling their property at a reduced price.
The determined activist arm-twisted the city council into passing a new law protecting the environment.

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

coerced, menaced, shamed, threatened, bulldozed, cowed,browbeat, hectored, terrorized, intimidated

allowed,let, permitted, argued, induced, persuaded, moved, talked (into), satisfied,convinced

The ruthless politician arm-twisted his constituents into submission.

The desperate father arm-twisted his son into promising to stay out of trouble.

The unscrupulous business tycoon arm-twisted his rivals to gain control of the market.

The cunning student arm-twisted his classmates into giving him their study materials.