Antonyms for strong arm


Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : strawng-ahrm, strong-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstrɔŋˌɑrm, ˈstrɒŋ-


Definition of strong arm

Origin :
  • "using physical force," 1897, from noun phrase (c.1600), from strong (adj.) + arm (n.).
  • As in sturdy : adj solid, durable
  • As in might : noun ability, power
  • As in muscle : noun power, influence
  • As in authority : noun power, control
  • As in strength : noun stamina, mental or physical
  • As in potence : noun strength
  • As in powerfulness : noun strength
  • As in say-so : noun authority
  • As in thew : noun strength
  • As in force : noun physical energy, power
  • As in goon : noun ruffian
  • As in intimidate : verb frighten, threaten
  • As in push : verb thrust, press with force
  • As in push : verb incite, urge
  • As in rob : verb steal, deprive
  • As in terrorize : verb upset, threaten
  • As in bleed : verb extort
  • As in strong-arm : verb bully
  • As in coerce : verb compel, press
  • As in cow : verb browbeat, intimidate
  • As in enforce : verb put a rule, plan in force
  • As in force : verb obligate to do something
Example sentences :
  • A pang of remorse came to Hilda as she touched her brother's strong arm.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • His Padroncina's little hand was holding tightly to his strong arm.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • Have you felt about you the strong arm that could drive a kriss deep into a beating heart?
  • Extract from : « Almayer's Folly » by Joseph Conrad
  • Barney had a strong arm, and he struck the fellow with all his power.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell Down South » by Burt L. Standish
  • My mistake was in treating him too kindly—in not resorting to the strong arm in the beginning.
  • Extract from : « Breaking Away » by Oliver Optic
  • Then, lifting Clara up on one strong arm, he carried the covers on the other.
  • Extract from : « Heidi » by Johanna Spyri
  • Others would have tried to do something with what they thought was their strong arm.
  • Extract from : « Great Pirate Stories » by Various
  • She was used to being caught up in a strong arm and run with.
  • Extract from : « Jewel » by Clara Louise Burnham
  • He drew her close, in a firm, insistent grasp of his strong arm.
  • Extract from : « The Wind Before the Dawn » by Dell H. Munger
  • Up to this time the usual weapon had been the strong arm man and the bomb.
  • Extract from : « The Rat Racket » by David Henry Keller

Synonyms for strong arm

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