strong-arm

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

ruОписывает действия или методы, которые включают применение силы, запугивания или принуждения для достижения цели.esDescribe acciones o métodos que implican el uso de la fuerza, la intimidación o la coacción para lograr un objetivo.frQualifie des actions ou des méthodes qui impliquent le recours à la force, à l'intimidation ou à la coercition pour atteindre un objectif.deBeschreibt Handlungen oder Methoden, bei denen Gewalt, Einschüchterung oder Zwang eingesetzt werden, um ein Ziel zu erreichen.ptDescreve ações ou métodos que envolvem o uso da força, intimidação ou coerção para atingir um objetivo.zh形容使用武力、威胁或强迫手段来达到目的的行为或方法。arيصف الأفعال أو الأساليب التي تعتمد على استخدام القوة أو الترهيب أو الإكراه لتحقيق هدف ما، كالإجبار أو القمع أو فرض السيطرة بالقوة.

1. Using physical force or intimidation B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruСиловойesde mano durafrPar la force ou l'intimidationdeMit roher GewaltptPela forçazh强硬的arقائم على القوة

   Sinónimos: aggressivebullyingcoerciveforcefulforcibleheavy-handedhigh-pressureintimidatingthreateningviolent

   Antónimos: gentlenonviolentpeacefulpersuasive

• more strong-arm comparative form
• most strong-arm superlative form

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

ruГлагол, означающий использование силы, запугивания или принуждения, чтобы заставить кого-либо сделать что-либо.esVerbo que significa usar la fuerza, la intimidación o la coerción para obligar a alguien a hacer algo.frVerbe signifiant contraindre ou forcer quelqu'un à faire quelque chose en usant de la force, de l'intimidation ou de pressions.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemanden mit Gewalt, Einschüchterung oder Druck zu etwas zu zwingen.ptVerbo que significa usar força, intimidação ou coerção para obrigar alguém a fazer algo.zh动词，指使用武力、威胁或恐吓强迫某人做某事。也指以强硬手段行事或施压。arفعل يعني استخدام القوة أو الترهيب أو الإكراه لإجبار شخص على فعل شيء ما.

1. Handle roughly B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрименить силуesTratar con durezafrMalmenerdeGewalt anwendenptUsar de forçazh强行对待arاستخدام القوة

   Sinónimos: bullycoerceforceintimidatemanhandlemusclepush aroundrough up

2. Be bossy towards B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПринуждатьesIntimidar para imponer la voluntadfrFaire pression surdeUnter Druck setzenptIntimidarzh强迫arيتسلط على

   Sinónimos: boss aroundbrowbeatbulldozebullycoerceintimidatepressurepush aroundsteamroller

   Antónimos: cajolecoaxenticepersuadeurge

3. Use physical force against B2 informal

   To coerce or compel someone using physical strength or threats.

   • 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.

   ruПрименить физическую силуesCoaccionar mediante fuerza físicafrfaire pression physiquementdekörperliche Gewalt anwendenptUsar força físicazh使用武力arاستخدام القوة الجسدية

   Sinónimos: browbeatbulldozebullycoerceforceintimidatemenacemusclepressuresteamrollerthreaten

• strong-armed past participle
• strong-armed past simple
• strong-arming present participle
• strong-arms third person singular