high-handedness

Noun

Meaning

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

arrogance haughtiness hauteur lordliness pride domination contempt dictatorship repression oppression cruelty disdain brutality presumption egoism
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Antonyms

respect democracy admiration considerateness self-hatred bootlicking
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Hypernyms

pride superbia

Hyponyms

snobbery condescension superiority hubris snobbishness contemptuousness

Examples

Although the work of soldiers under FPU has been commended by a section of stakeholders in the sector, many politicians and fishermen have criticised them over their high-handedness in dealing with people suspected of engaging in illegal fishing. Source: Internet

“In the present world, where high-handedness based on strength is rampant, genuine peace can only be safeguarded when one possesses the absolute strength to prevent war itself,” the U.N. ambassador said. Source: Internet

SACCORD stated that the MMD exhibited the worst paranoia and high-handedness when it expelled its parliamentarians George Mpombo and Ng’andu Magande and continue to intimidate Enoch Kavindele for expressing interest to vie for the party vice-presidency. Source: Internet

Oli since the very beginning has been a critic of Indian "high-handedness" in Nepal's internal political affairs. Source: Internet

Last year, dozens of youth stormed a KWS outpost, protesting against alleged high-handedness and lethargy by wildlife officials every time the animals strike. Source: Internet

He accused the police of high-handedness and misbehaviour. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

high-growth high-handed high-handedly high-hanging fruit high-hat cymbal high-hatted