slave driver

A derogatory term for a person who makes others work very hard, often unreasonably or excessively, especially in a demanding or oppressive manner.

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1. Cruel boss or manager B2 informal

   A person who makes others work very hard, often unreasonably or harshly.

   • My boss is a real slave driver; he expects us to work overtime every day.
   • She complained that her manager was a slave driver who never gave breaks.
   • The coach was known as a slave driver, pushing the team to their limits.

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2. Historical meaning C1 formal

   A person who forced enslaved people to work, especially on plantations.

   • The slave driver used a whip to enforce labor in the fields.
   • Historical accounts describe the brutality of slave drivers in the 18th century.
   • The role of the slave driver was to maximize productivity through fear and punishment.

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