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high-hand·ed·ly

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  1. high-handedlyadverb

    in a domineering high-handed manner

    "he behaved high-handedly toward his employees"

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  1. high-handedly

    High-handedly refers to the act of behaving in a superior, presumptuous, or domineering manner, often showing little regard for the opinions, rights or concerns of others. It typically involves an abuse or misuse of power or authority.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of high-handedly in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of high-handedly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of high-handedly in a Sentence

  1. Ivan Briscoe:

    Its an incredibly dangerous gamble to redouble the offensive against Vladimir Padrino regime when the priority must be to shore up the countrys collapsing health system and prevent an even worse migrant exodus, these U.S. charges could spell doom for any thaw, expose Guaido to grave risks, and appear high-handedly indifferent to the immediate suffering of Venezuelas people.

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