What does iron-handed mean?
Iron-handed means (derogatory) Strict and dictatorial, exercising firm ruthless control..
Iron-handed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(derogatory) Strict and dictatorial, exercising firm ruthless control..
Example Sentences
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.
I couldn't believe that iron-handed old tyrant would have a son waho cared for nothing but praying.
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.
Synonyms for iron-handed
Antonyms for iron-handed
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Word Forms
- more iron-handed
- most iron-handed
- ironhanded
- iron handed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for iron-handed?
Common synonyms include bossy.
What is the opposite of iron-handed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use iron-handed in a sentence?
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.
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