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1. (adj.) strong-arm
using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence.
2. (v.t.) strong-arm
to use violent methods upon; assault.
3. strong-arm
to rob by force.
Etymology: (1820–30, Amer.)
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1. (verb) forcible, physical, strong-arm
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
"forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"
2. (verb) strong-arm
handle roughly
"He was strong-armed by the policemen"
3. (verb) strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around
be bossy towards
"Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
4. (verb) strong-arm
use physical force against
"They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant"
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