Jawboning means persuasion through discussion or talk. Its antonyms are action, physical force, and coercion. When people jawbone each other, they talk things out and find ways to solve problems through communication. However, in some situations, talking is not enough, and people need to take action. In such cases, jawboning can be ineffective or insufficient. Physical force refers to the use of strength or power to achieve results, rather than relying solely on communication. Coercion is the use of threats or intimidation to make someone do something they may not want to do. These are often seen as negative or aggressive tactics, unlike the collaborative nature of jawboning.