Definition of High-handed

overbearing; using power more forcefully than needed

Examples of High-handed in a sentence

The high-handed king ruled with an iron fist, never allowing his citizens to have any freedom.  🔊

Because he was a high-handed politician, the governor ran his state forcefully.  🔊

The overbearing mother was high-handed to a fault and never allowed her children to have any fun.  🔊

Letting their power go to their head, the high-handed officers abused their power and mistreated the people.  🔊

Anna’s high-handed supervisor was overbearing and micro-managed every move the staff made.  🔊

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