strong-arm | अमरकोश - भारत का शब्दकोश

Meaning of word strong-arm from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Handle roughly.

Example : He was strong-armed by the policemen.

Meaning : Be bossy towards.

Example : Her big brother always bullied her when she was young.

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

Meaning : Use physical force against.

Example : They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant.

Meaning : Impelled by physical force especially against resistance.

Example : Forcible entry.
A real cop would get physical.
Strong-arm tactics.

Synonyms : forcible, physical