STRONG-ARM
(adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Strong-Arm.
Strong-Arm - as an adjective satellite
Impelled by physical force especially against resistance
Example: "Forcible entry"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forcible15physical18Strong-Arm - as a verb
Use force against
Example: "He was strong-armed by the policemen"
Be bossy towards
Example: "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ballyrag14boss aroundbrowbeat15bully10bullyrag14hector11push aroundHypernyms (Closely Related)
intimidate13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Use physical force against
Example: "They strong-armed me when i left the restaurant"
Example Sentences
"The gang tried to strong-arm the store owner into paying protection money."
"The politician was accused of strong-arming his opponents to pass the bill."
"The labor union decided to strong-arm the company into accepting their demands."
"The bully tried to strong-arm the smaller kids into giving him their lunch money."
"The mafia boss used his power to strong-arm witnesses into silence."
Word Game Points
Is STRONG-ARM a valid Scrabble word?
No, strong-arm is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is STRONG-ARM a valid Words With Friends word?
No, strong-arm is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordSTRONG-ARM is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is STRONG-ARM a valid WordFeud word?
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