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martinet

 

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Noun martinet has 1 sense
  1. martinet, disciplinarian, moralist - someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
    --1 is a kind of authoritarian, dictator
    --1 has particulars: stickler

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Martinet


Noun

Sense 1: A strict disciplinarian, someone who demands strict obedience to rules and regulations.

Example Sentence: The new gym teacher turned out to be a martinet, enforcing every rule to the letter.


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Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of strict or excessive discipline.

Example Sentence: The martinet style of management created a hostile work environment.


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Verb

Sense 1: To subject someone to strict discipline or excessive control.

Example Sentence: The drill sergeant will martinet his troops until they achieve perfect precision.


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