Iron-fisted
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characterized by ruthless control. derogatory
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From the idea of having an iron fist.
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