adj
Meaning 1
Bullying; extortionate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
strong-arm
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adj
Meaning 2
Coercive, employing force.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable, usually
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noun
Meaning 3
A person who threatens or intimidates others, especially on behalf of somebody else; a goon or enforcer.
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verb
Meaning 4
To bully, to intimidate; to coerce, to muscle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, often, transitive
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adjective satellite
Meaning 5
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- forcible entry
- a real cop would get physical
- strong-arm tactics
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: forcible, physical
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 6
use physical force against
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant
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Broader terms: beat, beat up, work over
verb
Meaning 7
be bossy towards
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- Her big brother always bullied her when she was young
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: intimidate
Narrower terms: tyrannize, tyrannise, domineer
verb
Meaning 8
handle roughly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- He was strong-armed by the policemen
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Broader terms: treat, handle, do by
History
Etymology
From strong + arm.