Heavy Handed

Synonyms of heavy handed

• authoritarian
• overbearing
• domineering

Antonyms of heavy handed

• gentle
• subtle
• light-handed

Collocations of heavy handed

approach

Frequency: 70 %

His heavy-handed approach to management often alienated his employees.

tactics

Frequency: 60 %

The politician's heavy-handed tactics backfired and caused a public outcry.

response

Frequency: 50 %

The company's heavy-handed response to the customer complaint only made the situation worse.

control

Frequency: 45 %

The dictator's heavy-handed control over the country led to widespread unrest.

regulation

Frequency: 35 %

The government's heavy-handed regulation of the industry stifled innovation.

Idiomatic Expressions for heavy handed

• Phrase: heavy-handed tactics
  Meaning: the use of excessive or harsh methods to achieve a goal
  Usage: The government's heavy-handed tactics to suppress dissent only fueled further protests.