strong-arm

²strong–arm

verb

Definition of STRONG-ARM

transitive verb

1

a : to use force on : assault b : bully, intimidate

2

: to rob by force

First Known Use of STRONG-ARM

1903

Related to STRONG-ARM

Synonyms: blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bulldoze, bully, bullyrag, cow, hector, mau-mau, strong-arm

Related Words: bluster, trash-talk; affright, alarm (also alarum), frighten, horrify, scare, shock, spook, startle, terrify; menace, terrorize, threaten; badger, harass, hound; bludgeon, coerce, compel, constrain, dragoon, force, make, oblige, press, pressure, push around; demoralize, psych (out), unman, unnerve; discompose, disconcert, disquiet, distress, disturb, perturb, upset

Near Antonyms: cheer, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe; embolden, encourage, hearten, steel; convince, persuade

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