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PRONUNCIATION OF IRONFISTED

ironfisted  [ˌaɪənˈfɪstɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IRONFISTED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ironfisted is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES IRONFISTED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of ironfisted in the English dictionary

The definition of ironfisted in the dictionary is stingy or niggardly. Other definition of ironfisted is cruel and unyielding.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IRONFISTED


close-fisted
ˌkləʊsˈfɪstɪd
computer-assisted
kəmˈpjuːtəʳəˌsɪstɪd
corrie-fisted
ˌkɒrɪˈfɪstɪd
disinterested
dɪsˈɪntrɪstɪd
encysted
enˈsɪstɪd
enlisted
ɪnˈlɪstɪd
forested
ˈfɒrɪstɪd
hardfisted
ˌhɑːdˈfɪstɪd
interested
ˈɪntrɪstɪd
tightfisted
ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd
touristed
ˈtʊərɪstɪd
twisted
ˈtwɪstɪd
unassisted
ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd
unharvested
ʌnˈhɑːvɪstɪd
uninterested
ʌnˈɪntrɪstɪd
unlisted
ʌnˈlɪstɪd
untasted
ʌnˈteɪstɪd
waisted
ˈweɪstɪd
wait-listed
ˈweɪtˌlɪstɪd
wasted
ˈweɪstɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IRONFISTED

iron pyrite
iron pyrites
iron rations
iron sights
iron will
ironbark
ironbound
ironclad
irone
ironer
ironhanded
ironhearted
ironic
ironical
ironically
ironicalness
ironies
ironing
ironing board
ironise

WORDS THAT END LIKE IRONFISTED

adjusted
blasted
busted
contested
crested
exhausted
frosted
ham-fisted
limp-wristed
nested
pisted
posted
power-assisted
rested
short-waisted
trusted
two-fisted
unresisted
vested
wasp-waisted

Synonyms and antonyms of ironfisted in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ironfisted» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IRONFISTED

Find out the translation of ironfisted to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ironfisted from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ironfisted» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

ironfisted
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

puño de hierro
570 millions of speakers

English

ironfisted
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ironfisted
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ironfisted
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ironfisted
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ironfisted
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ironfisted
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ironfisted
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ironfisted
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ironfisted
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ironfisted
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ironfisted
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ironfisted
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ironfisted
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ironfisted
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लोखंडी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ironfisted
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ironfisted
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ironfisted
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ironfisted
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ironfisted
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ironfisted
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ironfisted
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ironfisted
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ironfisted
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ironfisted

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IRONFISTED»

The term «ironfisted» is used very little and occupies the 186.303 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IRONFISTED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ironfisted» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ironfisted» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ironfisted

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IRONFISTED»

Discover the use of ironfisted in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ironfisted and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Successor: A Novel
A fictionalized political tale based on true-life events and the author's conversations with the victim's son follows the events surrounding the death of Mehmet Shehu, a hand-picked successor to hated ailing Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ...
Ismail Kadare, Tedi Papavrami, 2005
2
The Russian Civil War
Examines the causes and events of the 1917 revolution in Russia that led to the rise of Communism.
Evan Mawdsley, 2007
3
Savage Rule
The rise of two ironfisted dictators creates a stunning national security threat for the American government: open war with Mexico.
Don Pendleton, 2014
4
The God-Man: Seed of Satan
But in a global community, ruled by a competent, ironfisted, and ruthless—yes, ruthless—leader, most potential causes of failure can be easily addressed. I believe the most significant, perhaps the only, barrier to worldwide peace and ...
Bruce Biller, 2012
5
Prairie Fire
You were ironfisted and unyielding. You were merciless." "Is that what you think of me now, Caitrin? Do you want me to carry my past around forever like an old sack of garbage?" Hands behind her neck, he stroked his thumbs across the velvet ...
Catherine Palmer, 2011
6
The Black O: Racism and Redemption in an American Corporate ...
The Black O is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes story populated with many unforgettable characters, including civil rights lawyer Tommy Warren, the former college football star and convicted felon who took the case; Ray Danner, the ...
Steve Watkins, 2013
7
Newsweek
ironfisted. state. of. emergency,. N. Iow even Ronald Reagan calls it "an outright civil war." South Africa's President P. W. Botha has turned a racist regime into a police state, slamming down a state of emergency and mobilizing security forces  ...
Raymond Moley, Malcolm Muir, Joseph Becker Phillips, 1986
8
Email Marketing Rules: How to Wear a White Hat, Shoot ...
Through 108 easy-to-understand rules, you'll learn how to: Establish permission practices that will safeguard your ability to get your emails delivered Set the right goals for your program Fill your email list with the least risky and most ...
Chad White, 2013
9
The Making of Iran's Islamic Revolution: From Monarchy to ...
He had two alternatives: to surrender to the opposition by leaving Iran or to pursue an ironfisted policy. While he was contemplating his options, the Ball Commission, created by presidential order to study the Iran crisis, reached the conclusion ...
Mohsen M. Milani, 1994
10
Generals in the Cabinet Room: How the Military Shapes ...
... war in Lebanon were not the only source of tension between the military and the prime minister; tension followed as well from Netanyahu's belief in the need for an ironfisted policy toward terror organizations and guerilla attacks in general.
Yoram Peri, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IRONFISTED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ironfisted is used in the context of the following news items.
1
5 Trade Packages and Destinations for Indiana Pacers Center Roy …
Once considered the invaluable fulcrum to Indiana's ironfisted defense, he is now a monetary millstone—financial fodder for the rumor mill to ... «Bleacher Report, Jun 15»
2
Can Politico rise again?
It also came with a measure of foreboding, given her reputation for ironfisted management. But the moment was bigger than Glasser. It marked the official end to ... «Columbia Journalism Review, Jun 15»
3
NASCAR's willingness to listen and act offers encouragement
What NASCAR required was not an ironfisted ruler, but a more tactful approach stressing openness and fostering new ideas. This season ... «SB Nation, Jun 15»
4
Malibu HOT: History, Opinion, Trivia: Musings on Malibu
It is the poster child for dysfunctional government, our state's most evil institution over 40 years of ironfisted, insensitive rule where basic ... «Malibu Surfside News, Jun 15»
5
With 29th Birthday Looming, Rafael Nadal Trying to Defy French …
The critically acclaimed King of Clay has hardly rested from his ironfisted rule at Roland Garros, so it almost comes as a shock that he is closing ... «Bleacher Report, May 15»
6
Dan Le Batard: NFL, Roger Goodell have incredible credibility issue
He entered to much applause as the ironfisted emperor because America tends to love the punisher platform, but it all changed when he ... «Miami Herald, May 15»
7
Court verdict will determine if pornography law applies to political …
The picture depicts the two ironfisted leaders engaging in a sex act. Yee called it “perhaps the 1st ever satirically sexual image of a political ... «Asian Correspondent, May 15»
8
Hey, the guy with the big foam head doesn't look like me
Hell, only a tiny toothbrush mustache or perhaps a white hood could make him more indicative of the ongoing and ironfisted oppression of all ... «Personal Liberty Digest, May 15»
9
Activists Drop 10000 Copies of 'The Interview' Into North Korea
... was considered so harmful to the dictator's ironfisted rule that he hired a three-star general to keep it out of the country and instructed soldiers ... «Yahoo News, Apr 15»
10
Public Input On SF School Calendar Changes
The schedule has limited benefits for the few, and has been bulldozed by an ironfisted superintendent and school board, and they pushed it too ... «KELOLAND TV, Mar 15»

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