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Heavy-handed - English meaning

Heavy-handed – definitions in English dictionary

adjective

Done in an unnecessarily forceful way without considering the feelings of others

Usage examples:

Local people complained of the heavy-handed methods being used by the police.

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Heavy-handed: translate from English into Chinese

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严厉的

Heavy-handed: translate from English into Dutch

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Zwaarhandig, Onhandig, Despotisch, Zwaarwegend

Heavy-handed: translate from English into French

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Autoritaire, Maladroit

Heavy-handed: translate from English into German

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Hartnäckig, Schwerfällig

Heavy-handed: translate from English into Hindi

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बेढब, भद्दा, बेडौल, ठस, तानाशाही, निरंकुश

Heavy-handed: translate from English into Italian

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Mano pesante, Maldestro, Severo

Heavy-handed: translate from English into Korean

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무거운 손으로, 압제적인

Heavy-handed: translate from English into Russian

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Властный, Тяжеловесный, Жестокий, Деспотический, Неуклюжий, Неловкий

Heavy-handed: translate from English into Spanish

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Mano dura, Con mano fuerte

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