What does iron-fisted mean?
Iron-fisted means (derogatory) Characterized by ruthless control..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(derogatory) Characterized by ruthless control..
In his book, The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution," David Carter offers a detailed and important overview of the iron-fisted state repression during the Cold War.
Use iron-fisted when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Iron-fisted means (derogatory) Characterized by ruthless control..
Common synonyms include iron-handed, bossy for others.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
In his book, The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution," David Carter offers a detailed and important overview of the iron-fisted state repression during the Cold War.
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