strong-arm

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strong-arm Definition

• (s) impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"
• (v) handle roughly; "He was strong-armed by the policemen"
• (v) be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
• (v) use physical force against; "They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant"

strong-arm Synonyms

• ballyrag
• boss around
• browbeat
• bully
• bullyrag
• forcible
• hector
• physical
• push around
• strong-arm