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STRONG-ARM

(adj.sat, verb)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Strong-Arm.

Strong-Arm - as an adjective satellite

Impelled by physical force especially against resistance

Example: "Forcible entry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forciblephysical

Strong-Arm - as a verb

Use force against

Example: "He was strong-armed by the policemen"

Be bossy towards

Example: "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ballyragboss aroundbrowbeatbullybullyraghectorpush around
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intimidate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Use physical force against

Example: "They strong-armed me when i left the restaurant"

Example Sentences

"The gang tried to strong-arm the store owner into paying protection money."
"The politician was accused of strong-arming his opponents to pass the bill."
"The labor union decided to strong-arm the company into accepting their demands."
"The bully tried to strong-arm the smaller kids into giving him their lunch money."
"The mafia boss used his power to strong-arm witnesses into silence."
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