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View definitions for heavy-handed

heavy-handed

adjective as in strict

Weak match

adjective as in awkward

Strongest matches

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Around 3,500 England supporters travelled to the Greek capital for the sold-out fixture but some fans complained of being "pushed" and receiving "heavy-handed" treatment from local police.

From BBC

Molly says the rail companies are being "heavy-handed" about genuine mistakes.

From BBC

“But a handful of mild symptoms don’t warrant a heavy-handed response.”

From Salon

The department has been criticized for its heavy-handed response to those celebrations, with officers being accused of firing less-lethal rounds indiscriminately into crowds, injuring protesters and costing the city millions in settlement payouts.

Rashid has chosen to be part of the democratic process but has been vocal against what he calls Delhi's "heavy-handed" rule in Kashmir.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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