arm-twists
Forces through persuasion
Arm-twists is the verb form of arm-twist, meaning to pressure or coerce someone into doing something through persistent persuasion or implied threat: She arm-twists her colleagues into supporting the proposal.
The image is of bending someone's arm painfully until they comply—forceful persuasion that stops short of actual violence.
Negotiating agreements between parties
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- horse-tradingShrewd, tough negotiating
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
maneuvering · cajoling · politicking · wheeling · dealing · backroom · compromise · concession
Forces urging action
- persuadesInduces belief or action
- bulliesThose who intimidate others
- strongarmsCoerces through intimidation
- forcesCauses of motion
compels · intimidates · leans on · browbeats · railroads · steamrolls · corners · manipulates
deal-making
Negotiating agreements between parties
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- horse-tradingShrewd, tough negotiating
persuasion · maneuvering · cajoling · politicking · wheeling · dealing · backroom · compromise · concession · hardball
pressures
Forces urging action
- persuadesInduces belief or action
- bulliesThose who intimidate others
- strongarmsCoerces through intimidation
forces · compels · intimidates · leans on · browbeats · railroads · steamrolls · corners · manipulates · influences
arm-twistsrequests
Formal expressions of want
invites · leaves alone · backs off · suggests · proposes
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