arm-twist

[ ahrm-twist ]

verb (used with object)

1. to subject to arm-twisting:

   The unions arm-twisted the government into negotiating by threatening widespread strikes.

Other Words From

• arm-twister noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of arm-twist¹

Back formation from arm-twisting

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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