Definition of Strong-arm
Strong-arm
strong·arm
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To force someone to do something by using power or threats.
e.g. The government was accused of strong-arming the opposition into silence.
(verb)
to use physical force in one's dealings, such as to physically attack someone or to rob them using force;
e.g. He tried to strong-arm them into giving him their wallets, but they fought him off.
(adjective)
unnecessarily or excessively forceful, typically using this force to assert one's will;
e.g. A large strong-arm company has the means to establish a monopoly in the market it serves.
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