jackbooted

[ jak-boo-tid ]

/ ˈdʒækˌbu tɪd /

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adjective

brutally and oppressively bullying: a jackbooted militarism.

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Origin of jackbooted

First recorded in 1840–50; jackboot + -ed³

Words nearby jackbooted

jackatar, jack bean, “Jack, Be Nimble”, jack block, jackboot, jackbooted, jack-by-the-hedge, jack chain, jack crevalle, jack crosstree, jackdaw

How to use jackbooted in a sentence

This time, opponents are referencing some of those same “scandals” and painting a similarly dire picture of jackbooted IRS thugs invading the finances of ordinary Americans.
Meet the new tea party, same as the old tea party|Greg Sargent|July 14, 2021|Washington Post
In fundraising appeals to members, it fans fears that jackbooted feds are coming for your guns.
Pro-Gun Absolutism: The Gun Lobby’s Push to Privatize Law and Order|Will Marshall|April 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST