strong-arm

• يصف الأفعال أو الأساليب التي تعتمد على استخدام القوة أو الترهيب أو الإكراه لتحقيق هدف ما، كالإجبار أو القمع أو فرض السيطرة بالقوة.

Describes actions or methods that involve the use of force, intimidation, or coercion to achieve a goal.

1. Using physical force or intimidationB2informal

   Impelled by physical force, especially against resistance; involving or characterized by the use of force or threats.

   قائم على القوة

   • The company used strong-arm tactics to force the employees to accept the new contract.
   • He was known for his strong-arm methods of collecting debts.
   • The gang employed strong-arm techniques to control the neighborhood.

   المرادفاتaggressivebullyingcoerciveforcefulforcibleheavy-handedhigh-pressureintimidatingthreateningviolent

   الأضدادgentlenonviolentpeacefulpersuasive

• فعل يعني استخدام القوة أو الترهيب أو الإكراه لإجبار شخص على فعل شيء ما.

A verb meaning to use force, intimidation, or coercion to make someone do something.

1. Handle roughlyB2informal

   To treat someone or something in a rough or forceful manner.

   استخدام القوة

   • The bouncer strong-armed the unruly customer out of the club.
   • He strong-armed the door open when it got stuck.
   • The police were accused of strong-arming protesters during the demonstration.

   المرادفاتbullycoerceforceintimidatemanhandlemusclepush aroundrough up

2. Be bossy towardsB2informal

   To dominate or intimidate someone into doing what you want, often using aggressive persuasion.

   يتسلط على

   • The manager strong-armed his team into accepting the new schedule.
   • She strong-armed her friends into going to the movie she wanted to see.
   • He tried to strong-arm me into agreeing with his plan.

   المرادفاتboss aroundbrowbeatbulldozebullycoerceintimidatepressurepush aroundsteamroller

   الأضدادcajolecoaxenticepersuadeurge

3. Use physical force againstB2informal

   To coerce or compel someone using physical strength or threats.

   استخدام القوة الجسدية

   • The thugs strong-armed the shopkeeper into paying protection money.
   • They strong-armed their way past the security guard.
   • The kidnappers strong-armed the victim into the van.

   المرادفاتbrowbeatbulldozebullycoerceforceintimidatemenacemusclepressuresteamrollerthreaten