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Definition of "strong-armed" [strong-armed]

  • Simple past tense and past participle of strong-arm. (verb)

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Use "strong-armed" in a sentence
  • "If I am ever strong-armed into attending again, I shall have to hope that Gucci makes tails in my size."
  • "These Reps allowed themselves to get strong-armed by Pelosi (and I'm sure Rahm had some work in it too)."
  • "Throughout this crisis, the President has been vigorous only once: when he strong-armed BP into agreeing to bypass the judicial system in settling claims for damages."