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Definition of Strong-arm

1. Adjective. Impelled by physical force especially against resistance. "Strong-arm tactics"

2. Verb. Handle roughly. "He was strong-armed by the policemen"

3. Verb. Be bossy towards. "They want to strong-arm the prisoners "; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"

4. Verb. Use physical force against. "They want to strong-arm the prisoners "; "They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant"

Definition of Strong-arm

1. Adjective. Bullying; extortionate. ¹

2. Adjective. (usually figuratively) Coercive, employing force. ¹

3. Verb. To bully; to intimidate. ¹

4. Verb. (often figuratively) To coerce, to muscle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Strong-arm

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stromules stronalsite strond stronds strong strong-arm (current term) strong-armed strong-armer strong-arming strong-arms

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Literary usage of Strong-arm

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Archives of Maryland by Maryland Historical Society (1892)
"I have fitted all my Arms with good Steel Bayonets, all bright as from the Gunsmith, in new wooden cases, and in a Strong Arm Chest locks with handles ..."

2. A Biographical History of Lancaster County: Being a History of Early by Alexander Harris (1872)
"... alike anxious for the honor of his corps and the welfare and prosperity of the strong arm of our country's defence, the volunteer system. ..."

3. Reminiscences of Henry Angelo: With Memoirs of His Late Father and Friends by Henry Angelo (1830)
"... Drawn by the fiend's strong arm, the pealing bell Gave sound most piteous; and, most strange to tell, The cook-maid, entering with a look of joy, Cried, ..."

4. The Progress of Religious Ideas: Through Successive Ages. In Three Volumes by Lydia Maria Francis Child (1855)
"... lingered in the empire only as a pale disembodied ghost What the inflexible will of Athanasius had begun, was so effectually aided by his strong arm, ..."

5. Steps to Oratory: A School Speaker by Frank Townsend Southwick (1900)
"... yet wear a different crown ; And should some impious hand upon thy head Heap wrongs and insult, with thine own strong arm Thou canst avenge them ! ..."

6. Memoir and Correspondence of Eliza P. Gurney by Eliza Paul Kirkbride Gurney (1884)
"He who has been with thee in thy many deep trials will not fail thee now, but will, as heretofore, uphold thee by His strong arm of power, and enable thee, ..."

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