heavy-handedness

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Meaning

heavy-handedness (uncountable)

The property or state of being heavy-handed.

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Espartero's liberal reforms were then opposed by moderates, and the former general's heavy-handedness caused a series of sporadic uprisings throughout the country from various quarters, all of which were bloodily suppressed. Source: Internet

However, relations soured due to the British Army's heavy-handedness and discrimination. citation After the riots, the ' Hunt Committee ' was set up to examine the RUC. Source: Internet

"Led Zeppelin, popularly looked on as an English version of Blue Cheer, given to Vanilla Fudgeish heavy-handedness in all that it does, has come out with a good album, 'Led Zeppelin II' (Atlantic SD 8236). Source: Internet

The heavy-handedness on the media has progressively relaxed since 2009. Source: Internet

Esper said China’s President Xi Jinping is leading his nation even faster in the wrong direction: more internal repression, more predatory economic practices, more heavy-handedness and a more aggressive military posture. Source: Internet

Wenger told News24 she was aware of the alleged incident, and said: "I have been approached by concerned residents about some very concerning complaints and allegations of police misconduct and heavy-handedness. Source: Internet

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