taskmaster

noun

task·mas·ter ˈtask-ˌma-stər

Synonyms of taskmaster next

: one that imposes a task or burdens another with labor

Examples of taskmaster in a Sentence

pitiless taskmaster that he was, Ebenezer Scrooge only reluctantly let his ill-paid clerk have Christmas Day off known as a tough but fair taskmaster

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Ian Clark works his goalies very hard and has a reputation as a 'taskmaster'. 3. —

Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024 Saturn, the taskmaster planet, is considered a symbol of structure, discipline, responsibility and authority. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Governed by the taskmaster planet, Capricorns are often the voice of reason, much like Dr. Phil himself. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 Warning: Venus will face off with taskmaster Saturn on Oct. 28, which can feel incredibly sobering and restrictive, leaving you no choice but to consider whether your long-term goals and dreams are financially viable. —

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