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arm-twist•ing



Pronunciation: (ärm'twis"ting), [key]
—n.
the use of threat, coercion, or other forms of pressure and persuasion to achieve one's purpose: It took a lot of arm-twisting but he finally agreed to work this weekend. Also,arm'twist"ing.

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