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[ strawng-ahrm, strong- ] / ˈstrɔŋˌɑrm, ˈstrɒŋ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR strong-arm ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectiveusing, 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. Origin of strong-armAn Americanism dating back to 1820–30 Words nearby strong-armStromboli, Strombolian, stromuhr, strong, strong accumulation point, strong-arm, strongbark, strongbox, strong breeze, strong derived set, strong drink Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for strong-armWhile 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. 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
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 Words related to strong-armintimidate, coerce, terrorize, browbeat, assault, force, violence |