A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious.
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God-fearing
Synonyms for "god-fearing" (19 found)
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Tom described himself in the lonely hearts' column as a dependable, dedicated, God-fearing 40-year-old who was seeking a like-minded female for companionship.
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I'm a God-fearing man.
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He is not a God-fearing man.
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