Thesaurus entry: heavy-handed

heavy-handed adjective   1. they are heavy-handed with the equipment synonyms : clumsy, awkward, maladroit, unhandy, inept, unskillful; informal ham-handed, ham-fisted, all thumbs. antonym: dexterous.
  2. heavy-handed policing synonyms : insensitive, oppressive, overbearing, high-handed, harsh, stern, severe, tyrannical, despotic, ruthless, merciless; tactless, undiplomatic, inept. antonym: sensitive.

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