martinet

noun
UK: /ˌmɑː.tɪˈnet/
US: /ˌmɑːr.tənˈet/

  1. A person who is very strict and always follows rules, expecting others to do the same.

    1. Our new boss is a martinet and expects everyone to be on time.
    2. The drill sergeant was a martinet, demanding absolute obedience from every recruit in the platoon.

Synonyms

disciplinarian taskmaster stickler
martinet transitive-verb

  1. To enforce strict discipline and adherence to rules.

    1. The supervisor martineted the team to meet all deadlines.
    2. The manager martineted his employees, leading to decreased morale and high turnover.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "martinet" is /ˌmɑː.tɪˈnet/ in British English and /ˌmɑːr.tənˈet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "martinet": disciplinarian, taskmaster, stickler.

Example usage of "martinet": "Our new boss is a martinet and expects everyone to be on time.". More examples on the page.