strong-arm

🇺🇸 /ˈstrɔːŋ ɑːrm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈstrɒŋ ɑːm/
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标签 RARE
adjective
R

forcing someone to do something by using threats or violence

The gang tried to strong-arm the store owner into paying them protection money.

那帮派试图强迫店主付给他们保护费。

translation

adj. 强行