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iron-fisted

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.73 in modern English

Syllables
iron--fist-ed
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Characterized by ruthless control.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the idea of having an iron fist.

Usage

Inflected Forms

more iron-fisted (comparative) most iron-fisted (superlative)

Phrases

iron-fistedness iron fist iron-hearted hard-handed heavy-handed

Frequently Paired Words

iron fist iron-hearted hard-handed heavy-handed

Synonyms

iron-handed bossy for others

Questions

What does iron-fisted mean?
Characterized by ruthless control.
Where does iron-fisted come from?
From the idea of having an iron fist.

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