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Posted By: Ma Beau Searching for a word - 08/21/13 07:04 PM
What is the word for a military leader who is violent and mistreats his/her men?
Posted By: Tromboniator Re: Searching for a word - 08/21/13 11:37 PM
Martinet comes about as close as any word I know. Strict discipline is the martinet's strong suit; whether this necessarily includes violence is not clear to me.
Posted By: Ma Beau Re: Searching for a word - 08/22/13 12:27 PM
Thanks. Had thought of that one...doesn't seem quite right.
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