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strongarm

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Noun

strongarm noun

  1. A person who threatens or intimidates others, especially on behalf of somebody else; a goon or enforcer.

Verb

strongarm verb

  1. To bully; to intimidate.
  2. To coerce, to muscle.

Adjective

strongarm adjective

  1. Bullying; extortionate.
  2. (usually figurative) Coercive, employing force.

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