The Procrustean methods of the police were designed to produce conformity but they were soon discarded.
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Procrustean
/pɹəʊˈkɹʌsti.ən/
Synonyms for "procrustean" (44 found)
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Adjective(3 words)
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2 entriesadjectivemythology term
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6 entriesProcrustean assessmentProcrustean policyProcrustean solutionProcrustean standardetymological derivativemythic descriptor
Collocations
6 entriesProcrustean approachProcrustean bedProcrustean editingProcrustean policyProcrustean solutionProcrustean standard
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2 entriesmore Procrusteanmost Procrustean
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The object in choosing the political capital is average nearness of approach from the various confines of the State; but commerce submits to no such Procrustean laws in selecting her capitals, and consequently she has placed Detroit on the borders of Michigan, […]
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The concept of an Age of Nationalism is a bit procrustean.
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We should not see their intellects stunted by Procrustean attempts to teach them all the same accomplishments, to the neglect, most often, of any sound practical training of their faculties.
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