What is the meaning of strong-arm?

verb

  • Handle roughly.
    • usage: "He was strong-armed by the policemen"
  • Be bossy towards.
    • usage: "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
  • Use physical force against.
    • usage: "They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant"

adjective

  • Impelled by physical force especially against resistance.
    • usage: "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"
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