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bn:00063962n
Noun Concept
EN
power play  squeeze play  squeeze
EN
An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power WordNet 3.0
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An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
An instance of 'squeezing' someone: a use of pressure or force to achieve one's goal. Wiktionary
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She laughed at this sexual power play and walked away WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
IS A
attempt
DERIVATION
coerce
extort
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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power play, squeeze play, squeeze
Wiktionary
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squeeze play

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