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Antonyms for strong-arm

Grammar : Verb
Spell : strawng-ahrm, strong-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstrɔŋˌɑrm, ˈstrɒŋ-

Definition of strong-arm

Origin :
  • "using physical force," 1897, from noun phrase (c.1600), from strong (adj.) + arm (n.).
  • verb bully
Example sentences :
  • Mutineers, convicts, strong-arm men, thieves—or just simply pirates.
  • Extract from : « The Wreck of the Titan » by Morgan Robertson
  • You try any strong-arm stuff on me and I'll scream for help!
  • Extract from : « Shorty McCabe on the Job » by Sewell Ford
  • For them, the strict letter of the law, backed up by a strong-arm squad, is the only controlling influence that they recognize.
  • Extract from : « Our Vanishing Wild Life » by William T. Hornaday
  • Mebbe you spent it like a gent fer booze, mebbe you was foolish and went to some strong-arm shack and got rolled.
  • Extract from : « McClure's Magazine, Vol. 31, No. 1, May 1908 » by Various
  • The rest is likely to entail a considerable amount of strong-arm work, and I'd rather not have you around.
  • Extract from : « On Secret Service » by William Nelson Taft
  • I can see what would happen to me—Julius Marston doing it—if I give the strong-arm squad an opening.
  • Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day
  • Notorious saloon-keepers, ex-prize fighters and strong-arm men friendly to Ruef were permitted to remain.
  • Extract from : « 'The System,' as uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution » by Franklin Hichborn
  • But one thing I will promise you, Matt—if there should be any need of strong-arm action, I'll call on you to do your share.
  • Extract from : « Woodcraft » by Alan Douglas
  • Strong-arm, leaving his brothers in a wood close by, strode boldly up to the entrance, and seized the knocker.
  • Extract from : « My First Picture Book » by Joseph Martin Kronheim
  • Strong-arm then walked boldly across the court-yard, and presently met a page, who took off his hat and asked him what he wanted.
  • Extract from : « My First Picture Book » by Joseph Martin Kronheim

Synonyms for strong-arm

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