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Procrustean

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Adjective

1. procrustean

of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him

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Procrustean

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adjective
tending or designed to produce conformity by violent or ruthless methods

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Procrustean

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adjective
1. 
of or like Procrustes or his actions
2. 
designed or acting to secure conformity at any cost; drastic or ruthless

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Procrustean

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adj.
Producing or designed to produce strict conformity by ruthless or arbitrary means.

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