Synonyms for strong-arm
strong-arm

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1. forcible, physical, strong-armverb

   impelled by physical force especially against resistance

   "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"

   Synonyms:
   forcible, physical

   Antonyms:
   forceless, unforceful

2. strong-armverb

   handle roughly

   "He was strong-armed by the policemen"

   Synonyms:
   hector, bullyrag, ballyrag, browbeat, bully, push around, boss around

   Antonyms:
   forceless, unforceful

3. strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push aroundverb

   be bossy towards

   "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"

   Synonyms:
   hector, push around, boss around, bullyrag, bully, swagger, browbeat, ballyrag

   Antonyms:
   forceless, unforceful

4. strong-armverb

   use physical force against

   "They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant"

   Synonyms:
   hector, bullyrag, ballyrag, browbeat, bully, push around, boss around

   Antonyms:
   unforceful, forceless

Matched Categories

1. • Beat Up
   • Intimidate
   • Treat

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1. Joseph Bonavolonta:

   The strong-arm tactics the FBI has seen in this case are egregious, and our investigation is far from over, today's arrests should send a message to those who think they can get away with manipulating the system that they better think twice.

2. Ed Henry:

   He was using his office to basically blackmail and strong-arm individuals into not disclosing any of his extramarital affairs.

3. Kevin McCarthy:

   Adam Schiff, Benny Thompson, and Nancy Pelosi’s attempts to strong-arm private companies to turn over individuals’ private data would put every American with a phone or computer in the crosshairs of a surveillance state run by Democrat politicians, if they pursue this path, a Republican majority will not forget and will be ready to hold them fully accountable under the law.

4. Chuck Grassley:

   I am no stranger to political pressure and to strong-arm tactics.

5. Cathy Schultz:

   It's a strong-arm tactic...almost like political extortion.