as in intimidated
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
developers trying to strong-arm homeowners into selling their houses at below-market prices
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Verb
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He's attracted to strong women, not intimidated by them.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025 -
Rooms that did not welcome strong women have never intimidated me.—
Amy Reichert,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the lawsuit, Ring’s family alleged that the middle school knew that the teen was being bullied for being trans, and wasn’t providing a safe environment, per KREM.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Stella also got bullied for her seborrheic dermatitis, a different inflammatory skin condition that cropped up on her scalp and created visible patches of flaky skin.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Homelessness While Americans are frightened by many things and events, most are not fearful of tent camps or homeless people.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Around 100 pairs were found abandoned on the roof, perhaps due to the thieves being frightened away, Sheriff John Budensiek said at the news conference.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Strong-armed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong-armed. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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