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exert undue pressure

[ɪɡˈzɜːrt ʌnˈdjuː ˈprɛʃər]
verb phrase
exercer pressão indevida
1. to apply excessive or inappropriate force, influence, or coercion on someone to act against their will or better judgment
The manager was accused of exerting undue pressure on employees to meet unrealistic targets.
O gerente foi acusado de exercer pressão indevida sobre os funcionários para atingir metas irrealistas.
2. to use unfair or improper methods to persuade or compel someone into compliance
The creditor was found to be exerting undue pressure on debtors through threatening calls.
O credor foi descoberto exercendo pressão indevida sobre os devedores através de chamadas ameaçadoras.
NYC Slang
lean on someone / twist someone's arm
Synonyms
coerceforceintimidatecompelbullystrong-armapply pressureexercise undue influence
Antonyms
persuade gentlyencouragesupportfacilitateenable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exercer pressão indevida
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
forçar a barra
Colloquial alternative meaning to push too hard
Rio de Janeiro
apertar o cerco
Colloquial, means to tighten the noose/pressure
Portugal
exercer pressão indevida
Formal standard; also 'coagir' for legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

put the squeeze on someone
twist someone's arm
lean on someone
bring pressure to bear
put the heat on
strong-arm tactics
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