[strawng-ahrm, strong-] 
| 1. | using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective: strong-arm methods. |
| 2. | to use violent methods upon; assault. |
| 3. | to rob by force. |
| 4. | to coerce by threats or intimidation; bully: They strong-armed me into voting for the plan. |
| strong-arm (strông'ärm') adj. Using physical force or coercion: strong-arm tactics. tr.v. strong-armed, strong-arm·ing, strong-arms
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