O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

strongarm

/strɒŋɑrm/ noun, verb · British & US
Valid in UK
Share WhatsApp

What does strongarm mean?

noun, verb

To use force or coercion to achieve a goal, often in a way that is considered unfair or unjust. A strong-arm tactic or method.

Example

"The company used strong-arm tactics to negotiate a better deal with the supplier."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for strongarm

Antonyms of strongarm

Rhymes with strongarm