strong-arm meaning and definition

STRONG-ARM verb

Definition of strong-arm (verb)

1. handle roughly
   • "He was strong-armed by the policemen"
2. be bossy towards
   • "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
   • synonyms: ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around
3. use physical force against
   • "They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant"

STRONG-ARM adjective

Definition of strong-arm (adjective)

1. impelled by physical force especially against resistance
   • "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"
   • synonyms: forcible, physical