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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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   What is the adjective for strong arm?

   • Familiarity information: STRONG-ARM used as an adjective is very rare. Familiarity information: STRONG-ARM used as a verb is uncommon. forceful (characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical))

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   What does it mean to strong-arm someone?

   • 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. Bullies strong-arm smaller kids into handing over their lunch money, and powerful countries strong-arm weaker ones into cooperating with treaties and alliances.

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   What is a strong-arm method?

   • strong-arm methods. to use violent methods upon; assault. to rob by force. They strong-armed me into voting for the plan. While these strong-arm tactics have been criticized by some, the governor enjoys strong support from the local population.

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

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   a method or a type of behaviour that involves using force and threats to make people do what you want: Police resorted to strong-arm tactics to break up the protest. See more.

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   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.

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   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. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › strong-armSTRONG-ARM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   strong-arm. If you refer to someone's behaviour as strong-arm tactics or methods, you disapprove of it because it consists of using threats or force in order to achieve something. The money has been recovered without resorting to verbal abuse or strong-arm tactics.

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

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   What does the word strong arm mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word strong arm . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.