adjective
1.
using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective: strong-arm methods.
verb (used with object)
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.
Origin:
1820–30, Americanism
1820–30, Americanism
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| strong-arm | |
| —n | |
| 1. | (modifier) relating to or involving physical force or violence: strong-arm tactics |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (tr) to show violence towards |
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