Synonyms of strong-arm

strong-arm

verb

as in to intimidate

to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats

developers trying to strong-arm homeowners into selling their houses at below-market prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intimidate
• bully
• coerce
• frighten
• browbeat
• scare
• startle
• bulldoze
• cow
• harass
• pick on
• threaten
• badger
• shock
• bogart
• bullyrag
• hector
• force
• blackjack
• pressure
• terrify
• compel
• terrorize
• spook
• bluster
• horrify
• menace
• bludgeon
• oblige
• constrain
• hound
• alarm
• trash-talk
• disturb
• unnerve
• affright
• perturb
• upset
• disconcert
• demoralize
• dragoon
• push around
• distress
• press
• psych (out)
• discompose
• alarum
• make
• disquiet
• unman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reassure
• comfort
• soothe
• encourage
• cheer
• console
• steel
• persuade
• convince
• solace
• embolden
• hearten

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of strong-arm

Don’t try and strong-arm anyone into supporting you, because that certainly won’t leave anyone impressed. —Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2023

On Thursday Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne invoked Article 49 of the French constitution, which enabled the Macron government to strong-arm a bill through the National Assembly without a vote. —The Editorial Board, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2023

Both Sides Win In a difficult market, taking a strong-arm position may backfire. —Jack Kelly, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023

Government shouldn’t ban their working situation in order to empower labor organizers to strong-arm them into joining a union. —The Editors, National Review, 2 Mar. 2023