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strong-arm

UK
/strɒŋ ɑːm/
US
/strɔŋ ɑrm/

Traduzioni

strong-armverb
strong-armed
Past Simple
strong-armed
Past Participle
strong-arming
Gerund
UK
/ˈstrɒŋ ɑːm/
US
/ˈstrɔːŋ ɑrm/
intimiderAu sens de forcer quelqu’un par la menace ou la pression.
The manager tried to strong-arm the employees into working overtime without extra pay.
Le directeur a essayé d’intimider les employés pour les faire travailler des heures supplémentaires sans salaire supplémentaire.
agresserAu sens de molester ou attaquer physiquement pour voler ou soumettre.
The mugger tried to strong-arm an elderly pedestrian.
Le voleur a essayé d’agresser un piéton âgé.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
détrousserSurtout pour voler quelqu’un avec violence ou menace.
contraindrePar la force ou la menace.
Sinonimi
coerce
bully
intimidate
pressure
force
Contrari
coax
persuade
strong-armadjective
more strong-arm
Comp.
most strong-arm
Super.
UK
/strɒŋ ɑːm/
US
/strɔŋ ɑrm/
The strong-arm tactics of the regime were condemned by international observers.
Les tactiques violentes du régime ont été condamnées par des observateurs internationaux.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
muscléFamilier, surtout pour des mesures, méthodes ou tactiques exercées avec fermeté ou intimidation.
Sinonimi
forceful
overbearing
bullying
intimidating
coercive
Contrari
weak
gentle

Definizioni

strong-armverb
To use force or threats to make someone do something.
The manager tried to strong-arm the employees into working overtime without extra pay.
To seize, rob, or assault using physical force.
The mugger tried to strong-arm an elderly pedestrian.
strong-armadjective
Using or characterized by force or violence.
The strong-arm tactics of the regime were condemned by international observers.
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