Synonyms: strong-arm
Definition: use physical force against
Usage: They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant
Similar words: work over, beat, beat up
Definition: give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
Usage: Thugs beat him up when he walked down the street late at night; The teacher used to beat the students
Synonyms: hector, strong-arm, ballyrag, push around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, boss around
Definition: be bossy towards
Usage: Her big brother always bullied her when she was young
Synonyms: strong-arm
Definition: handle roughly
Usage: He was strong-armed by the policemen
Similar words: do by, treat, handle
Definition: interact in a certain way
Usage: Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please; Handle the press reporters gently
Synonyms: strong-arm, physical, forcible
Definition: impelled by physical force especially against resistance
Usage: forcible entry; a real cop would get physical; strong-arm tactics
Similar words: forceful
Definition: characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
Usage: a forceful speaker; a forceful personality; forceful measures; a forceful plan for peace