coping with an overly hard handshake theme

A character is subjected by another character to a grasping of hands that is uncomfortably firm. Typically this is done for the purpose of intimidation and to assert dominance.

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StoryLevelMotivation
movie: Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1989) minor Kate, who did not yet know the strength of her new bionic arm, brought a man to his knees with her handshake.
shortstory: Flight to Venus (1928) minor The reporter Mr. Shepherd greeted Morteshang with a "vigorous handshake" with a gleam in his eye.
talesoftheunexpected5x03 minor Sam was given a vigorous handshake while on stage.