English Explanatory Dictionary

strong-arm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bully, to intimidate; to coerce, to muscle.
noun
  1. A person who threatens or intimidates others, especially on behalf of somebody else; a goon or enforcer.
adj
  1. Bullying; extortionate.
  2. Coercive, employing force.

Word forms

strong-arm strong-arms strong-arming strong-armed strongarm

Etymology

From strong + arm.

Related words

by the strong hand
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