What Does It Mean? Procrustean

What Does It Mean?

Procrustean

The children hated grandfather's Procrustean ways. The old man was

hopelessly old fashioned, and insistent that others follow in his footsteps.

a strict disciplinarian who demanded absolute conformity.

a miserable, ill-tempered man who burdened others with his gloomy outlook on life.

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