martinet (Meaning)
martinet (n)
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
martinet (n.)
In military language, a strict disciplinarian; in general, one who lays stress on a rigid adherence to the details of discipline, or to forms and fixed methods.
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martinet Sentence Examples
- The army martinet's harsh punishments instilled fear in his subordinates.
- The teacher's martinet-like demeanor made the classroom an intimidating place.
- The police martinet wielded his authority ruthlessly, leaving no room for dissent.
- The prison martinet enforced discipline with an iron fist, making life a living hell for inmates.
- The factory martinet demanded absolute obedience, tolerating no deviations from the rules.
- The sergeant's martinet tactics left his troops feeling resentful and demoralized.
- The headmaster was known as a martinet, his strictness earning him both respect and fear.
- The martinet judge imposed harsh sentences that sent shivers down the spines of criminals.
- The martinet supervisor micromanaged every aspect of his employees' work, leaving no room for initiative.
- The martinet parent ruled their household with an unwavering hand, suppressing any signs of rebellion.
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someone who demands exact conformity to rules and formsIn military language, a strict disciplinarian; in general, one who lays stress on a rigid adherence to th
tyrant, dictator, disciplinarian, taskmaster, autocrat, oppressor, authoritarian, despot, strongman, fuehrer
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The army martinet's harsh punishments instilled fear in his subordinates.
The teacher's martinet-like demeanor made the classroom an intimidating place.
The police martinet wielded his authority ruthlessly, leaving no room for dissent.
The prison martinet enforced discipline with an iron fist, making life a living hell for inmates.
