twist their arm

Related

manipulate · cajole · bully · strongarm · leverage · guilt · plead · insist · reluctant · comply · yield · relent · stubborn · negotiate · bargain · favor · compromise · nudge

Opposites
coercion vs. voluntary action

twist their armtake no for an answer

Cease pursuing after rejection

back off · hands off · sweet-talk · invite · suggest

voluntariness of action

twist their armvolunteer

Unpaid willing participant

jump at the chance · self-motivated

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