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Definition of "heavy-handedness" [heavy-handedness]

  • The property of being heavy-handed. (noun)

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Use "heavy-handedness" in a sentence
  • "The heavy-handedness aside, the ugly consequences of violating someone's privacy easily speaks for itself."
  • "But neither the private sector's invisible hand nor governmental heavy-handedness can be the solution."
  • "The movie strikes clashing tones, veering from lightheartedness to heavy-handedness."