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iron fist

 

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Noun iron fist has 1 sense
  1. iron fist - rigorous or ruthless control; "she rules the office with an iron fist"; "it takes an iron fist to contain the dissenting factions"
    --1 is a kind of
    control

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Term: Iron Fist

Description:

Iron Fist refers to a term that has multiple senses and uses. It can be understood both literally and figuratively. Literally, Iron Fist refers to a clenched hand wearing an iron gauntlet or glove, usually used as a weapon. Figuratively, Iron Fist denotes a person or entity that exercises strict control, power, or authority without any compromise or leniency.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The knight showed off his iron fist, striking fear into his enemies.
  2. The warlord ruled the kingdom with an iron fist, suppressing any rebellion.

Adjective:

  1. The dictator was known for his iron fist rule, which left no room for dissent.
  2. The company's iron fist policy led to high employee turnover.

Verb:

  1. The ruler sought to iron fist his way into power, disregarding the wishes of the people.
  2. The coach iron-fistedly disciplined the team, pushing them to their physical limits.

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