strong-arm

[US]/[ˈstrɒŋ ɑːm]/
[UK]/[ˈstrɒŋ ɑːrm]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.Iemand dwingen iets te doen door bedreigingen of geweld te gebruiken.; Iemand intimideren of pesten.
n.Een methode om iemand te dwingen iets te doen door bedreigingen of geweld te gebruiken.

Phrases & Collocations

strong-arm tactics

krachtige tactieken

strong-arming someone

iemand onder druk zetten

strong-armed him

hem onder druk gezet

strong-arm approach

aanpak met dwang

don't strong-arm

geen dwang gebruiken

strong-arm negotiation

onderhandeling met dwang

being strong-armed

onder druk worden gezet

strong-arm policy

beleid met dwang

strong-arming us

ons onder druk zetten

avoid strong-arming

dwang vermijden

Example Sentences

the manager tried to strong-arm us into working overtime this weekend.

don't let them strong-arm you into a deal you don't want.

the politician was accused of strong-arming the opposition into silence.

we couldn't let the supplier strong-arm us on price.

he attempted to strong-arm his way into the exclusive club.

the company used aggressive tactics to strong-arm smaller competitors.

she refused to be strong-armed into changing her mind.

the union accused the company of strong-arming employees.

they tried to strong-arm the project through without proper review.

the government was accused of strong-arming the media.

we need to resist any attempts to strong-arm us into submission.

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