Strong-arm (Adjective)
Meaning
Impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The police used strong-arm tactics to subdue the violent protester.
- The company's strong-arm approach to negotiations left the smaller business with no choice but to accept the unfavorable terms.
- The dictator's regime was known for its strong-arm methods of suppressing dissent.
- The union accused the management of using strong-arm tactics to intimidate workers into accepting the new contract.
- The strong-arm policies of the government led to widespread human rights abuses.