Martinet and Sergeant

Martinet

Martinet noun - Someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms.
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Synonyms for Martinet

Sergeant and martinet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sergeant" instead a noun "Martinet".

Nearby Words: martin, Martine

Sergeant

Sergeant noun - Any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal.
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Synonyms for Sergeant

Martinet and sergeant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Martinet" instead a noun "Sergeant".

Both words in one sentence

  • Creator / Josef von Sternberg He would direct his films Prussian Drill Sergeant Nasty style and was a mean martinet to his cast and crew, with whom he would have epic fights.
  • The Neidermeyer The Unknown Soldier: Staff Sergeant Sinkkonen is both a cocky martinet and a completely incompetent barracks warrior.
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