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HEAVY-HANDED

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Heavy-Handed.

Heavy-Handed - as an adjective satellite

Lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

Example: "A bumbling mechanic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bumblingbunglingbutterfingeredham-fistedham-handedhandlessleft-handed

Unjustly domineering

Example: "Incensed at the government's heavy-handed economic policies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roughshod

Example Sentences

"The teacher's heavy-handed approach to discipline made the students feel intimidated."
"The company's heavy-handed tactics in negotiating the contract angered the labor union."
"The politician's heavy-handed response to criticism only fueled public resentment."
"The movie's heavy-handed use of symbolism detracted from its overall artistic value."
"The manager's heavy-handed management style alienated many of the employees."
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Is HEAVY-HANDED a valid Scrabble word?
No, heavy-handed is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is HEAVY-HANDED a valid Words With Friends word?
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