noun
Hitler
HIHTL
noun
1
A domineering, tyrannical person who enjoys controlling others (used as an insult, from the name of the Nazi dictator).
"He called his overbearing boss "a total Hitler" behind his back."
How to Use Hitler
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When to use it
Used as an insult or hyperbolic comparison; considered inflammatory and best avoided in most contexts given the historical weight of the name.
Word Forms
Hitlers plural
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