Definition of strong-arm Strong-arm

We found 7 definitions of strong-arm from 2 different sources.

What does strong-arm mean?

Verb
strong-arm - use physical force against; "They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant"
		work over, beat up, beat gather; "drum up support"
strong-arm - be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
		bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around
		intimidate make timid or fearful; "Her boss intimidates her"
		domineer, tyrannise, tyrannize rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her"
strong-arm - handle roughly; "He was strong-armed by the policemen"
		do by, handle, treat touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"