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high-handedly

 

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Adverbial high-handedly has 1 sense
  1. high-handedly - in a domineering high-handed manner; "he behaved high-handedly toward his employees"
    Derived from adjective
    high-handed1

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high-handedly

Definition:

adverb

in a manner that is unfair, authoritarian, or overbearing; without considering the opinions or feelings of others

Example Sentences:

1. The manager high-handedly dismissed all the suggestions made by her team, without even giving them a chance to explain.

2. The government officials high-handedly ignored the pleas of the protestors, leading to escalating tensions.

3. The dictator ruled high-handedly, suppressing any form of dissent and forcing the population into submission.

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