strong-arm

Meaning

adjective

1. impelled by physical force especially against resistance
   “forcible entry”

verb

1. handle roughly
   “He was strong-armed by the policemen”
2. be bossy towards
   “Her big brother always bullied her when she was young”
3. use physical force against
   “They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant”

Synonyms for strong-arm

• forcible
• physical
• forceful
• bully
• browbeat
• bullyrag
• ballyrag
• boss around
• hector
• push around