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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