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# the move to the police state, ID cards, data bases, CCTV, Health and Safety procrusteanism, the hemming in of people into their own homes and the need for passes to go anywhere or find work, all in the name of making us happier and safer;
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pedalinfaith commented on the word procrusteanism
This one is hard to find in dictionaries. So, here's Worthless Word of the Day's take on it:
December 13, 2006
seanahan commented on the word procrusteanism
How is this word any different than Procrustean? Both are adjectives, and seem to be interchangeable. Thus, the shorter should be preferred.
December 13, 2006