arm-twisting (Meaning)

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arm-twisting (n)

persuasion by the use of direct personal pressure

The politician resorted to arm-twisting tactics to secure enough votes for the bill.
The union leader accused management of arm-twisting tactics during contract negotiations.
The company engaged in arm-twisting to pressure suppliers into accepting lower prices.
Arm-twisting often leads to resentment and distrust among colleagues.
The coach used arm-twisting to motivate the team before the championship game.
Negotiators engaged in hours of arm-twisting to reach a compromise.
Arm-twisting is not an effective long-term strategy for building cooperation.
The government faced criticism for resorting to arm-twisting to push through controversial legislation.
Arm-twisting undermines the principles of fairness and transparency in decision-making.
Diplomats condemned the use of arm-twisting tactics to influence foreign policy.

persuasion by the use of direct personal pressure

compulsion,pressure, coercion, intimidation, constraint, duress, threat, fear,violence, force

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

The politician resorted to arm-twisting tactics to secure enough votes for the bill.

The union leader accused management of arm-twisting tactics during contract negotiations.

The company engaged in arm-twisting to pressure suppliers into accepting lower prices.

Arm-twisting often leads to resentment and distrust among colleagues.