"iron-fisted" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more iron-fisted [comparative], most iron-fisted [superlative]
Etymology: From the idea of having an iron fist. Head templates: {{en-adj}} iron-fisted (comparative more iron-fisted, superlative most iron-fisted)
  1. (derogatory) Characterized by ruthless control. Tags: derogatory Synonyms: iron-handed, bossy for others Related terms: hard-handed, heavy-handed, iron fist, iron-hearted
    Sense id: en-iron-fisted-en-adj-w6vxnwQ5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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