I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: strong arm
: having or using undue force : violent
strong-arm methods of strikebreaking
II. transitive verb
1. : to use force upon : handle roughly : beat up : assault
strong-armed by a vice squad
2. : to intimidate by threat of violence
strong-arming small business into paying protection money
3. : to rob by violence