strong-arm

noun

Meaning

A person who threatens or intimidates others, especially on behalf of somebody else; a goon or enforcer.
To bully; to intimidate.
To coerce, to muscle.
Bullying; extortionate.
(usually figurative) Coercive, employing force.

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Related words

forcible(English)forceful(English)bully(English)push around(English)boss around(English)browbeat(English)hector(English)bullyrag(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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