using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective

strong-arm methods.

to use violent methods upon; assault.

to rob by force.

to coerce by threats or intimidation; bully

They strong-armed me into voting for the plan.

adjective

coercive , violent

verb

blackjack , dragoon , force , bludgeon , browbeat , bulldoze , bully , bullyrag , cow , hector , menace , threaten , assault , coerce , intimidate , terrorize , violence