Slave-driver
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slave-driver is a noun meaning An overseer of slaves at work; a person who puts slaves to work.
Meaning
An overseer of slaves at work; a person who puts slaves to work.
More Meanings
- An employer or supervisor who demands excessive amounts of work from an employee.
- Anyone who requests an amount of work from others that is deemed unreasonable.
Example Sentences
Mom, I need a break after doing homework! You're nothing but a slave-driver!
"That's the rifle I used against the Peruvian slave-drivers three years ago."
He's such a slave-driver! I can't believe he wants us to come in on Saturday.
Word Forms
- slave-drivers
Synonyms for slave-driver
Depending on context, synonyms include taskmaster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slavedriver, slaveowner, slaveholder, slavemaster, slaver, slave owner.
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