PROCRUSTEAN BED Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase procrustean bed. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase procrustean bed. (close relations)

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Definition of PROCRUSTEAN BED


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	arbitrary				adjectiveadj
	adjective • based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
	constraining				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action
	dictatorial				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or characteristic of a dictator adjective satellite • expecting unquestioning obedience • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
	dogmatic				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative • relating to or involving dogma adjective satellite • characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
	inflexible				adjectiveadj
	adjective • incapable of change • not making concessions • resistant to being bent adjective satellite • incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
	oppressive				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • weighing heavily on the senses or spirit • marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
	rigid				adjectiveadj
	adjective • designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure adjective satellite • incapable of or resistant to bending • incapable of compromise or flexibility • incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances • fixed and unmoving
	procrustean rule				nounn
	noun • a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality
	procrustean standard				nounn
	noun • a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality

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