ironfisted methods

  • 1ironfisted — ˈ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷)| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective 1. : stingy, mean, miserly 2. : harsh and ruthless ironfisted methods * * * /uy euhrn fis tid/, adj. 1. ruthless, harsh, and tyrannical: an ironfisted dictator …

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  • 2ironfisted — adjective Date: 1599 1. stingy, miserly 2. being both harsh and ruthless < ironfisted methods > …

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