disapproval 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. The money has been recovered without resorting to verbal abuse or strong-arm tactics. strong-arm tactics/methods etc the use of force or violence, especially when this is not necessary
impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"