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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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