prussianising

/ˈprʌʃənaɪzɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of prussianize: the act of imposing Prussian characteristics, such as strict discipline, militarism, or bureaucratic efficiency, on someone or something.
    • The general is prussianising the troops through relentless drills.
    • They are prussianising the department with endless paperwork and rigid procedures.
    • The principal is prussianising the school by introducing a strict uniform code.
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