noun
the use of public statements to influence the actions or policies of others
verb
to use persuasive or forceful speech to influence or pressure someone
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The government engaged in jawboning to encourage companies to invest in renewable energy.
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The boss is always jawboning about meeting deadlines.
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Stop jawboning and start taking action!
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His jawboning was like music to her ears, soothing and reassuring.