ARM-TWISTING Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

arm-twisting 1 of 2

noun

ˈärm-ˌtwi-stiŋ

Definition of arm-twisting

as in pressure

the use of power to impose one's will on another it took some arm-twisting, but they eventually agreed to make a donation

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arm-twisting

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verb

present participle of arm-twist

as in browbeating

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Recent Examples of arm-twisting

Noun

Call it a figurative arm-twisting. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Other players, however, insist that disarmament must commence first, or else any political process will be subjected to Hamas’s interference, and to arm-twisting by those who can exert influence with their guns and tunnels. — Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025 Ordinarily, any arm-twisting or horse-trading is done behind the scenes, and typically the winning candidate has been able to wrap up the race within days of the November election. — John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for arm-twisting

Noun

Instead of relying solely on conventional reactor vessels and containment structures, the design uses the pressure generated by a mile-long water column surrounding the reactor to support reactor operating pressure while also providing cooling.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Serve up the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with less pressure by simply tossing all of the ingredients into your Dutch oven.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of pressure

Verb

His process of doing so involved disparaging his accusers, browbeating people and institutions that no longer wanted to be associated with him, and refusing to accept a path that precluded a return to being a public figure.

— Elizabeth Spiers, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
Analysts have suggested a vote from Waller in favor of interest rate cuts, aligning with the president’s browbeating demands for lower borrowing costs—could be seen as a bellwether for his candidacy.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026

Definition of browbeating

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The pair had been in talks with traditional studios about a few of their ideas, but timeline constraints and the potential loss of creative control steered them away.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Bieber’s inclusion in the FIFA Halftime Show – the first in the World Cup tournament’s nearly 100-year history – adds to an overwhelmingly starry lineup given the time constraints.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of constraint

Verb

This legislation helps our state meet current challenges and ensures bullying via AI is addressed in the school code.

— Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Muslim students continue to report the highest rates of bullying among religious groups in the country.

— Tazheen Nizam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of bullying

Verb

The young boy’s biggest concern is staying out of the crosshairs of Calavera (Mauro Guzmán), the neighborhood bully who seems destined to follow the same path as his intimidating older brother, Felix (Cosmo Gonzalez).

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 July 2026
Sangha said that gangsters intimidating immigrants in the Central Valley is far more prevalent than reported.

— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of intimidating

Noun

The most detailed allegations came from a woman named Lyndsey Fifield, who reported controlling behaviors, frequent displays of rage, threats of violence and self-harm, emotional intimidation and physical abuse.

— Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
In recent months, police have banned public meetings, arrested and detained some critics of the reforms, while others have alleged harassment and intimidation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of intimidation

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