arm-twist

[ ahrm-twist ]

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verb (used with object)

to subject to arm-twisting: The unions arm-twisted the government into negotiating by threatening widespread strikes.

Origin of arm-twist

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Back formation from arm-twisting

Other words from arm-twist

arm-twister, noun

Words Nearby arm-twist

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How to use arm-twist in a sentence

Then he felt the hand which held his knife arm twist the wrist and forced it inward to his body.
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