strong-arm

[ strawng-ahrm, strong- ]

/ ˈstrɔŋˌɑrm, ˈstrɒŋ- /

SEE MORE SYNONYMS FOR strong-arm ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective

using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective: strong-arm methods.

verb (used with object)

to use violent methods upon; assault.

to rob by force.

to coerce by threats or intimidation; bully: They strong-armed me into voting for the plan.

Content related to strong-arm

They Didn’t Say That: Commonly Misattributed Quotes Sometimes, we slip and misattribute a famous phrase, but to help you out in the future we've rounded up a list of the most commonly misquoted quotes.

4 Ways To Structure Your Sentences The four types of sentence structures are simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. The quantity and arrangement of clauses determines the makeup of each type of sentence structure. A clause is a grouping of words with both a subject and a verb that can (but doesn’t always) form a sentence. If the clause can form a complete thought on its own, it’s considered an independent clause. …

Words related to strong-arm

intimidate, coerce, terrorize, browbeat, assault, force, violence

Words nearby strong-arm

strong safety, strong side, strong silent type, strong suit, strong waters, strong-arm, strong-eye dog, strong-minded, strong-willed, strongbark, strongbox

Origin of strong-arm

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for strong-arm

While these strong-arm tactics have been criticized by some, the governor enjoys strong support from the local population.
The Town Determined to Stop Putin|Vijai Maheshwari|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jamie Dettmer recalls long lunches with the Iron Lady at the Savoy Hotel—the whisky, the flirting, and the strong-arm tactics.
The Margaret Thatcher I Knew|Jamie Dettmer|April 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
So why does the GOP think it can strong-arm the president into compromising on entitlements without first giving in on taxes?
Michael Tomasky on How Obama Shouldn’t Back Down Vs. the GOP|Michael Tomasky|November 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The government has overcharged in this case,” he said, “to strong-arm a plea from my client.
Bradley Manning Awaits Army’s Decision on Whether to Court-Martial Him|Denver Nicks|December 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST

But author Rula Jebreal says the strong-arm tactics cannot thwart a people committed to his ouster.
Assad's Move Against Facebook|Rula Jebreal|November 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Aubrey and the bunch are talking about making a strong-arm squad around me for protection.
My Wonderful Visit|Charlie Chaplin
It was safe to assume that this was one of the things the professional "strong-arm man" would not do.
The Price|Francis Lynde
Saturninus was the first of the Roman politicians to rely as a regular practice upon "strong-arm methods" to carry elections.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States|James Hamilton Lewis
When we crossed the equator, a committee of strong-arm men baptized those of the passengers who had never before crossed the line.
In Africa|John T. McCutcheon
I can see what would happen to me—Julius Marston doing it—if I give the strong-arm squad an opening.
Blow The Man Down|Holman Day

British Dictionary definitions for strong-arm

strong-arm

/ informal /

noun

(modifier) relating to or involving physical force or violencestrong-arm tactics

verb

(tr) to show violence towards

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012