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strongarmed

/strɒŋˈɑːmd/ verb · British & US
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What does strongarmed mean?

verb

to take control of a situation by force or coercion, often in a way that is considered unfair or unjustified.

Example

"The government was accused of strongarming the opposition into accepting their proposal."

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