iron fist

/ˌaɪərn fɪst/
/ˈaɪən fɪst/
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Other forms: iron fists

Definitions of iron fist
  1. noun
    rigorous or ruthless control
    “she rules the office with an iron fist”
    “it takes an iron fist to contain the dissenting factions”
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    type of:
    control
    power to direct or determine
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