strong-arm adjective 2noun 1verb 1forms 3 adjective2 •Bullying; extortionate. •(figurative) Coercive, employing force."Some applications will fail. ORR does not need strong-arm tactics from DfT muddying the waters." — 2025 noun1 •A person who threatens or intimidates others, especially on behalf of somebody else; a goon or enforcer. verb1 •(figurative) To bully, to intimidate; to coerce, to muscle.One of the boss’ hangers-on Comes to call at times you least expect Try to bully ya—strong-arm you—inspire you with fear — 2001 formsstrong-armed · strong-arming · strong-arms