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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRONG-ARM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › strong-armStrong-arm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

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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.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › strong-armStrong-arm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRONG-ARM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

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    Definitions of '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. [ disapproval ] [...]

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › strong-armstrong-arm - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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