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high-hand·ed
 high-handed
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- pronunciation:
- haI
haen
dihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
arbitrary and domineering in action or manner.
We refuse to go to war on the basis of one general's high-handed decision.- similar words:
- arbitrary, overbearing
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| related words: |
arrogant, autocratic, free |
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| derivations: |
high-handedly (adv.), high-handedness (n.) |
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