strong-arm

1. ADJ 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)强制的; 用暴力的[ADJ n] [表不满]

The government was willing to use strong-arm tactics to get its way. 为了达到目的，政府甘愿采用强硬策略。