strongarms
Intimidates into compliance
Strongarms is the verb form of strongarm, meaning to use force, threats, or intimidation to compel someone: The landlord strongarms tenants into paying illegal fees.
The noun strongarm refers to a person who uses such tactics—an enforcer or intimidator.
As an adjective, it describes coercive methods: strongarm tactics.
Habitual intimidator
- intimidateInstill fear to control
- pressureForce upon contact
- threatenPromise harm or punishment
- forceStrength or compulsion
compel · extort · blackmail · browbeat · muscle · lean on · twist arm · railroad
bully
Habitual intimidator
- intimidateInstill fear to control
- pressureForce upon contact
- threatenPromise harm or punishment
force · compel · extort · blackmail · browbeat · muscle · lean on · twist arm · railroad · bulldoze
bouncer
Venue entrance enforcer
goon · henchman · thug · bruiser · tough · hired muscle · leg-breaker · collector · enforcer · racketeer
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
hulking · imposing · intimidating · built · buff · jacked · strapping · robust · formidable · barrel-chested
strongarmspersuades
Induces belief or action
coaxes · negotiates · sweet-talks · entreats · implores