strong-armer
Intimidating debt collector
A strong-armer is someone who uses physical force, threats, or intimidation to achieve their goals.
The term often describes criminals who rob or extort through violence, but it extends to anyone who bullies or coerces others into compliance.
The loan shark sent his strong-armers to collect the debt.
The word derives from the verb strong-arm, meaning to use force or intimidation.
Deliberate fear-inducing pressure
- duressCoercion through threats
- pressureForce upon contact
- forceStrength or compulsion
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
arm-twisting · threats · extortion · blackmail · shakedown · manipulation · bullying · harassment
Contractile body tissue
henchman · legbreaker · hired muscle · tough · toughie · roughneck · hatchetman · bodyguard
Organized crime member
- gangsterCriminal organization member
- mafiosoOrganized crime syndicate member
- hitmanProfessional paid murderer
- torpedoPropelled undersea explosive
racketeer · extortionist · loan shark · blackmailer · bagman · syndicate · organized crime · protection racket
intimidation
Deliberate fear-inducing pressure
compulsion · arm-twisting · threats · extortion · blackmail · shakedown · manipulation · bullying · harassment · menacing
muscle
Contractile body tissue
thug · henchman · legbreaker · hired muscle · tough · toughie · roughneck · hatchetman · bodyguard · bouncer
mobster
Organized crime member
- gangsterCriminal organization member
- mafiosoOrganized crime syndicate member
- hitmanProfessional paid murderer
torpedo · racketeer · extortionist · loan shark · blackmailer · bagman · syndicate · organized crime · protection racket · numbers runner
target
Object of pursuit
- markVisible impression or sign
- debtorOne who owes
- businessmanCommercial enterprise operator
shopkeeper · merchant · witness · holdout · client · prey · patsy · sucker · easy mark · sitting duck
strong-armernegotiator
One who bargains professionally
diplomat · mediator · peacemaker · conciliator · persuader
strong-armerpacifist
Anti-violence believer
pushover · doormat · softie · gentle soul · milquetoast
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