strong-arm meaning
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strong-arm (verb): handle roughly.
strong-arm has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and adjective.
strong-arm as a verb
- handle roughly
- He was strong-armed by the policemen
Type of: treat
Related forms: strong-armer
- be bossy towards
- Her big brother always bullied her when she was young
Synonyms: bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around
Type of: intimidate
Kinds: tyrannize
- use physical force against
- They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant
Type of: beat
Related forms: strong-armer
strong-arm as an adjective
- impelled by physical force especially against resistance
- forcible entry
- a real cop would get physical
- strong-arm tactics
Similar: forceful
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