strong-arm

Meaning

Verb

To bully, to intimidate; to coerce, to muscle.

Noun

A person who threatens or intimidates others, especially on behalf of somebody else; a goon or enforcer.

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Bullying; extortionate.
2. (figuratively, not-comparable, usually) Coercive, employing force.

Synonyms

bully

boss around

physical

forcible

ballyrag

browbeat

bullyrag

push around

hector

batter

coercive

belabour

maul

mistreat

mutilate

belabor

main force

vicious

violent

brutalise

brute force

belligerent

Translations

قبضاي

intimidar

coactiu

coercitiu

zwingend

hart anpacken

Zwangs-

koerzitiv

brutal

coercitif

contraignant

physique

tourmenter

opprimere

coattivo

Etymology

From strong + arm.