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strong-arm

stron·garm

uncommon

adjective

1.

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

  • “forcible entry”
  • “a real cop would get physical”
  • “strong-arm tactics”
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verb

1.

handle roughly

  • “He was strong-armed by the policemen”
2.

be bossy towards

  • “Her big brother always bullied her when she was young”
3.

use physical force against

  • “They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant”

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