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    strong-arm
    /ˈstrɒŋɑːm/

    adjective

    • 1. using or characterized by force or violence: "they are facing criticism of their strong-arm tactics"

    verb

    • 1. use force or violence against: "the culprit shouted before being strong-armed out of the door"

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  2. Learn the meaning of strong-arm as an adjective and a verb, and see how it is used in sentences. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and translations of strong-arm in different languages.

  3. The meaning of STRONG-ARM is having or using undue force. How to use strong-arm in a sentence.

  4. Strong-arm definition: using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective. See examples of STRONG-ARM used in a sentence.

  5. Learn the meaning and usage of the term strong-arm, which can be an adjective or a verb, and means using or threatening physical force or violence. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, sentences and word frequency of strong-arm.

  6. To strong-arm someone is to force them to do something. When you strong-arm your sister into getting out of your bedroom, you physically push her out the door.

  7. Definition of strong-arm adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. verb. strong-arms. To use physical force or violence upon, esp. in robbing. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To rob by force. American Heritage. Alternative spelling of strong-arm. Wiktionary. To bully; to intimidate. Wiktionary. (often figuratively) To coerce, to muscle. Wiktionary.