ADJ [ADJ n](策略、方法)强硬的，铁拳的，使用暴力强制的，横施淫威的 If you refer to someone's behaviour as strong-arm tactics or methods, you disapprove of it because it consists of using threats or force in order to achieve something. (策略、方法)强硬的，铁拳的，使用暴力强制的，横施淫威的 [disapproval]
The money has been recovered without resorting to verbal abuse or strong-arm tactics.
没有恶语相向也没有大动干戈就把这笔钱要回来了。
The paper is openly critical of the strong-arm president.