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to strong-arm
01
to use force, threats, or coercion to make someone do something against their will
Disapproving
Informal
Examples
He tried to strong-arm me into signing the contract.
02
to be domineering or bossy towards someone, often in a way that feels intimidating or unfair
DisapprovingInformalExamples
She has a habit of strong-arming her team into following her every direction.
