What is another word for jawboning?
Pronunciation:
[ d͡ʒˈɔːbənɪŋ], [ dʒˈɔːbənɪŋ], [ dʒ_ˈɔː_b_ə_n_ɪ_ŋ]
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Synonyms for Jawboning:
v.
• coax (verb)- get,
- sweet-talk,
- arm-twist,
- worm,
- butter up,
- tease,
- rope in,
- tempt,
- cajole,
- inveigle,
- talk into,
- barter,
- plague,
- blandish,
- decoy,
- influence,
- come on,
- soothe,
- Importune,
- pester,
- work on,
- soft-soap,
- wangle,
- urge,
- induce,
- lure,
- flatter,
- blarney,
- jawbone,
- hook,
- press,
- allure,
- entice,
- wheedle,
- con,
- argue into,
- beguile,
- prevail upon.
- rake,
- chide,
- take to task,
- zap,
- fry,
- censure,
- read,
- oppose,
- monish,
- pay,
- lay into,
- carp on,
- lecture,
- lean on,
- admonish,
- scold,
- climb all over,
- sound off,
- tick off,
- tear apart,
- lesson,
- dress down,
- call on the carpet,
- upbraid,
- jump down one's throat,
- go after,
- tell off,
- reprehend,
- jump on,
- sit on,
- chew out,
- reprove,
- blame,
- rip,
- berate,
- reprimand,
- castigate,
- bawl out,
- reproach.
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How to use "Jawboning" in context?
Ironically, the misuse of the word can actually serve as an effective public-relations tool. Also known as "jawboning," this practice is when a company, organization or person promotes themselves by handing out freebies, such as flyers and pamphlets, to strangers.
The logic behind jawboning is that by giving away freebies, you're building goodwill and trust with potential customers. In the past, companies have used jawboning to promote new products, services or campaigns.
Nowadays, jawboning is often used as a marketing technique by smaller businesses.
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