strong-arms Synonyms
strong-arms Meaning
strong-arms
to rob by force, having or using undue force, to use force on, bully, intimidate
strong-arms Sentence Examples
- The bully strong-armed the smaller boy into giving him his lunch money.
- The mobster strong-armed the businessman into paying protection money.
- The police strong-armed the suspect into confessing to the crime.
- The politician strong-armed his opponents into supporting his legislation.
- The union leader strong-armed the company into raising wages.
- The teacher strong-armed the students into studying for the test.
- The government strong-armed the citizens into accepting the new law.
- The creditor strong-armed the debtor into paying off his loan.
- The kidnapper strong-armed the victim into handing over the ransom money.
- The terrorist strong-armed the hostages into releasing their demands.
FAQs About the word strong-arms
to rob by force, having or using undue force, to use force on, bully, intimidate
bullies,intimidates, browbeats, shocks, startles, frightens, hectors,coerces, bullyrags, picks on
encourages, soothes, comforts, consoles,reassures, cheers, solaces, heartens, emboldens,convinces
The bully strong-armed the smaller boy into giving him his lunch money.
The mobster strong-armed the businessman into paying protection money.
The police strong-armed the suspect into confessing to the crime.
The politician strong-armed his opponents into supporting his legislation.