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Heavy hand

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Authority Excess

Describes overuse of power, often in leadership or control situations.

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The new manager's heavy hand caused unrest among the team.
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Negative Connotation

'Heavy hand' implies negative judgment about someone's use of power.

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Under her heavy hand, the once joyful office became joyless.
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Oppressive Tone

Used to express a feeling of suppression or restriction by authority.

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Citizens felt the heavy hand of the new law curbing their freedoms.
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