arm-twisting en · NOUN
Etymology
From arm + twisting.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The use of personal pressure to persuade
- (countable, uncountable) The use of political pressure to gain support
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| arm-twistings | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| arm twisting | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
ja 鮴押し (use of pressure) · fi kovistelu (use of pressure) · fr pressions directes (use of pressure)