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How to pronounce strong-arm in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms forcible, physical


strong-arm tactics.
Type Words
Synonyms ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around
Type of intimidate
Has types tyrannize, tyrannise, domineer
Type Words
Type of handle, do by, treat
Derivation strong-armer


He was strong-armed by the policemen.
Type Words
Type of beat up, work over, beat
Derivation strong-armer


They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant.

Examples of strong-arm

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Putin's strong-arm tactics had effectively neutered Russia's liberal opposition.
From the newsweek.com
His strong arm gave the Packers a deep threat, which opened up the running game.
From the jsonline.com
Edwards saw something in Croyle, who despite his slender build had a strong arm.
From the buffalonews.com
Cordova is riding the strong right arm of 6-foot, 233-pound senior Aaron Appino.
From the sacbee.com
Can't you see they want to strong-arm you and make you jump through their loops?
From the economist.com
Lauren is consistent, solid and keeps the other team honest with her strong arm.
From the chron.com
Johnny Damon has a throwing arm that makes Bernie Williams'appear Ichiro strong.
From the usatoday.com
He did not even mention the strong-arm rule of disgruntled US ally Saudi Arabia.
From the nzherald.co.nz
As if great range, good hands, a strong arm and a quick release are meaningless.
From the post-gazette.com