impelled by physical force especially against resistance; forcible entry; a real cop would get physical; strong-arm tactics

[ Syn: forcible , physical ]

handle roughly; He was strong-armed by the policemen'

be bossy towards; Her big brother always bullied her when she was young

[ Syn: bully , browbeat , bullyrag , ballyrag , boss around , hector , push around ]

use physical force against; They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant'