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heavy-handed

heav·y-hand·ed (comparative heav·i·er-hand·ed, superlative heav·i·est-hand·ed)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. physically or socially clumsy: lacking skill or delicacy in handling objects or dealing with people

2. harsh and oppressive: relying on force or intimidation to exercise authority


heav·y-hand·ed·ly adverb
heav·y-hand·ed·ness noun
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