slave driver

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Noun slave driver has 2 senses

slave driver, Simon Legree - a cruel employer who demands excessive work from the employees
--₁ is a kind of employer
slave driver - a supervisor of slaves at work
--₂ is a kind of taskmaster

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Term: Slave Driver

Definition:

A slave driver is a person who commands, controls, or directs the work of slaves, often through harsh and oppressive methods.

Examples:

The slave driver whipped the slaves to increase their productivity.
He was known as a ruthless slave driver, showing no mercy towards those under his control.
Working under a kind and compassionate overseer was a welcome relief compared to a harsh slave driver.

Senses:

Noun: A person who supervises and mistreats slaves.
Noun: Figuratively, a person who imposes demanding and burdensome tasks on others.

Usages:

The historical context of slave drivers is commonly associated with slave trade and plantation systems.
Metaphorically, the term "slave driver" can be used to describe an individual who is extremely demanding or authoritarian in managing a group of people.

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