Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jawboning
noun
/ˈjɔːˌboʊ.nɪŋ/
Definition
The act of persuading or influencing someone through talk rather than through formal means.
Examples
- The government’s jawboning about economic reforms led to increased investor confidence.
- Despite the jawboning from the central bank, inflation continued to rise.
Meaning
Jawboning typically refers to the use of verbal persuasion to sway decisions or opinions, often in political or economic contexts.
Synonyms
- Persuasion
- Influencing
- Coaxing
- Negotiation
