Synonyms for martinet
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A strict disciplinarian.
Forms
- Plural
- martinets → disciplinarians, moralists, tyrants…
Example sentences
- disciplinarian Layla's mother was a strict disciplinarian.
- moralist He is described as a moralist.
- tyrant His father was a tyrant who maltreated his family.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| martinet | steady | |
| disciplinarian | rising | |
| moralist | falling | |
| tyrant | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- tyrant2
- 8 letters
- moralist3
- 14 letters
- disciplinarian6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (tyrant2 = 2 syllables).