Jawboned: meaning, definitions and examples
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jawboned
[ หdสษหboสnd ]
persuasion tactic
To jawbone means to use persuasive speech to influence or convince someone to take action or change behavior. It often refers to social or political contexts where leaders or influential figures attempt to sway public opinion or elicit compliance from others through discussion rather than through legislative or coercive means. The term highlights the idea of using one's voice and eloquence to achieve a desired outcome.
Synonyms
convince, influence, persuade.
Examples of usage
- The mayor jawboned the citizens to support the new recycling initiative.
- Economists jawboned the market into reacting positively to the news.
- The CEO jawboned his employees to meet the sales targets this quarter.
Translations
Translations of the word "jawboned" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jawboned
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฌเฅเคจเคก
๐ฉ๐ช jawboned
๐ฎ๐ฉ jawboned
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฟะปะธะฒะฐัะธ ะฝะฐ ะดัะผะบั
๐ต๐ฑ jawboned
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใฆใใผใณใ
๐ซ๐ท jawboned
๐ช๐ธ jawboned
๐น๐ท jawboned
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ท์ด๋ณธ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ jawboned
๐จ๐ฟ jawboned
๐ธ๐ฐ jawboned
๐จ๐ณ jawboned
๐ธ๐ฎ jawboned
๐ฎ๐ธ jawboned
๐ฐ๐ฟ jawboned
๐ฌ๐ช jawboned
๐ฆ๐ฟ jawboned
๐ฒ๐ฝ jawboned
Etymology
The term 'jawbone' originates from the combination of 'jaw' and 'bone', referencing the act of talking or speaking extensively, akin to using one's jaw to express thoughts. The use of 'jawbone' as a verb became more prevalent in the 20th century, especially in American political discourse. It gained traction as a popular term to describe the efforts of politicians and leaders who would engage in verbal persuasion rather than legislative action. This tactic of encouraging decision-making through speech rather than authority or control illustrates a unique aspect of interpersonal communication and influence in social dynamics and governance.