strong-arm
strong-arm
Definition
☆ strong·-arm (strôŋ′ärm′)
adjective
Informal using physical force or violence
transitive verb
Informal to use physical force or violence upon, esp. in robbing
strong-arm
Usage Examples
Object
- tactic: By now it should be obvious that India does not respond positively to strong-arm tactics.
Modifies a noun
- tactic: Using strong-arm tactics courts the joint do you get history here dates.
- method: That and not any inherent reason is why they resort relatively rarely to classical fascist strong-arm methods.
- approach: Peter tried to thwart a plan that involved a cross; James and John tried to perpetuate Elijah's strong-arm approach.
- man: He also claimed to have the services of expert burglars and strong-arm men.
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