Iron-handed

Quick meaning: Iron-handed is an adjective meaning (derogatory) Strict and dictatorial, exercising firm ruthless control.

Meaning

(derogatory) Strict and dictatorial, exercising firm ruthless control.

Example Sentences

I couldn't believe that iron-handed old tyrant would have a son waho cared for nothing but praying.

Here I am not primarily concerned with the long-term effects of such separation, about which the advocates of iron-handed rule in Poland have always written with great glee.

Celebration of the strong, powerful, bold, victorious, and iron-handed is presented as much more in tune with human nature, just as praise for the weak, feeble, humble, vanquished, and poor in spirit results from a foolish ignorance of true human desires.

Word Forms

• ironhanded

Synonyms for iron-handed

Depending on context, synonyms include bossy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include iron-fisted, ironhanded, strong-handed, ironclad, domineering, roughshod.

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