strongarm

erpressen; mit Gewalt erzwingen

Example sentences with “strongarm”

  1. They tried to strongarm the company. (Sie versuchten, das Unternehmen zu erpressen.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you translate 'strongarm'?

In a figurative sense, 'erpressen' or 'unter Druck setzen' is used. For physical force, 'mit Gewalt erzwingen' fits best.