Definition of Strong-arm

1. Verb. Handle roughly. "He was strong-armed by the policemen"

Generic synonyms: Do By, Handle, Treat
Derivative terms: Strong-armer

2. Adjective. Impelled by physical force especially against resistance. "Strong-arm tactics"
Exact synonyms: Forcible, Physical
Similar to: Forceful
Derivative terms: Force

3. Verb. Be bossy towards. "They want to strong-arm the prisoners "; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
Exact synonyms: Ballyrag, Boss Around, Browbeat, Bully, Bullyrag, Hector, Push Around
Generic synonyms: Intimidate
Specialized synonyms: Domineer, Tyrannise, Tyrannize

4. Verb. Use physical force against. "They want to strong-arm the prisoners "; "They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant"
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Up, Work Over
Derivative terms: Strong-armer

Definition of Strong-arm

1. Adjective. Bullying; extortionate. ¹

2. Adjective. (usually figuratively) Coercive, employing force. ¹

3. Verb. To bully; to intimidate. ¹

4. Verb. (often figuratively) To coerce, to muscle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Strong-arm

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stromboid
strombs
strombus
strombuses
stromelysin
stromeyerite
stromuhr
stromuhrs
stromule
stromules
stronalsite
strond
stronds
strong
strong-arm (current term)
strong-armed
strong-armer
strong-arming
strong-arms
strong-boned
strong-language
strong-minded
strong-willed
strong as an ox
strong belief
strong breeze
strong copyleft
strong declension
strong declensions

Literary usage of Strong-arm

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Archives of Maryland by Maryland Historical Society (1892)
"I have fitted all my Arms with good Steel Bayonets, all bright as from the Gunsmith, in new wooden cases, and in a Strong Arm Chest locks with handles ..."

2. A Biographical History of Lancaster County: Being a History of Early by Alexander Harris (1872)
"... alike anxious for the honor of his corps and the welfare and prosperity of the strong arm of our country's defence, the volunteer system. ..."

3. Reminiscences of Henry Angelo: With Memoirs of His Late Father and Friends by Henry Angelo (1830)
"... Drawn by the fiend's strong arm, the pealing bell Gave sound most piteous; and, most strange to tell, The cook-maid, entering with a look of joy, Cried, ..."

4. The Progress of Religious Ideas: Through Successive Ages. In Three Volumes by Lydia Maria Francis Child (1855)
"... lingered in the empire only as a pale disembodied ghost What the inflexible will of Athanasius had begun, was so effectually aided by his strong arm, ..."

5. Steps to Oratory: A School Speaker by Frank Townsend Southwick (1900)
"... yet wear a different crown ; And should some impious hand upon thy head Heap wrongs and insult, with thine own strong arm Thou canst avenge them ! ..."

6. Memoir and Correspondence of Eliza P. Gurney by Eliza Paul Kirkbride Gurney (1884)
"He who has been with thee in thy many deep trials will not fail thee now, but will, as heretofore, uphold thee by His strong arm of power, and enable thee, ..."

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