strong-arm

Speech parts

1. strong-arm - Noun

2. strong-arm - Adjective

3. strong-arm - Verb

4. strong-arm - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

be bossy towards

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

handle roughly

use physical force against

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

strong arm

Synonyms

hector physical bully forcible browbeat bullyrag push around ballyrag boss around badger dragoon make force pressure press

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Antonyms

encourage console convince persuade comfort discourage

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Hypernyms

handle beat treat intimidate beat up work over

Hyponyms

domineer tyrannize tyrannise

Examples

It was an ideological war for some-the defenders of democracy versus the rebel strong-arm charismatic leaders. Or the capitalist land-grabbers versus the protectors of the people, take your pick. Joe Haldeman

Our military doesn't defend our American people. Our military is the strong-arm muscle of corporations. Jesse Ventura

Her big brother always bullied her when she was young Source: Internet

forcible entry Source: Internet

a real cop would get physical Source: Internet

strong-arm tactics Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

strong understanding strong verb strong word strong-arm robbery strong-arm tactic strong-armed