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Synonyms for strong arm

Grammar : Adj, noun, verb

Spell : strawng-ahrm, strong-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈstrɔŋˌɑrm, ˈstrɒŋ-

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Définition of strong arm

Origin : "using physical force," 1897, from noun phrase (c.1600), from strong (adj.) + arm (n.).

As in sturdy : adj solid, durable
As in might : noun ability, power
As in muscle : noun power, influence
As in authority : noun power, control
As in strength : noun stamina, mental or physical
As in potence : noun strength
As in powerfulness : noun strength
As in say-so : noun authority
As in thew : noun strength
As in force : noun physical energy, power
As in goon : noun ruffian
As in intimidate : verb frighten, threaten
As in push : verb thrust, press with force
As in push : verb incite, urge
As in rob : verb steal, deprive
As in terrorize : verb upset, threaten
As in bleed : verb extort
As in strong-arm : verb bully
As in coerce : verb compel, press
As in cow : verb browbeat, intimidate
As in enforce : verb put a rule, plan in force
As in force : verb obligate to do something

Example sentences :

A pang of remorse came to Hilda as she touched her brother's strong arm.
Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman

His Padroncina's little hand was holding tightly to his strong arm.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Have you felt about you the strong arm that could drive a kriss deep into a beating heart?
Extract from : « Almayer's Folly » by Joseph Conrad

Barney had a strong arm, and he struck the fellow with all his power.
Extract from : « Frank Merriwell Down South » by Burt L. Standish

My mistake was in treating him too kindly—in not resorting to the strong arm in the beginning.
Extract from : « Breaking Away » by Oliver Optic

Then, lifting Clara up on one strong arm, he carried the covers on the other.
Extract from : « Heidi » by Johanna Spyri

Others would have tried to do something with what they thought was their strong arm.
Extract from : « Great Pirate Stories » by Various

She was used to being caught up in a strong arm and run with.
Extract from : « Jewel » by Clara Louise Burnham

He drew her close, in a firm, insistent grasp of his strong arm.
Extract from : « The Wind Before the Dawn » by Dell H. Munger

Up to this time the usual weapon had been the strong arm man and the bomb.
Extract from : « The Rat Racket » by David Henry Keller

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