TAKE-NO-PRISONERS Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

take-no-prisoners

adjective

ˈtāk-ˈnō-ˈpriz-(ə-)nərz

Definition of take-no-prisoners

as in ruthless

having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings a theater critic with a take-no-prisoners approach to reviewing Broadway's latest offerings

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Recent Examples of take-no-prisoners Chicago is known for its hard-nosed politics and take-no-prisoners attitude. — Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 Her take-no-prisoners portrayal of Lois quickly became a defining career highlight. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 But some specialists in legal ethics expressed doubts at the time that the additional pledge would affect courtroom behavior — the late Stanford Law professor Deborah Rhode said some lawyers simply conclude that a take-no-prisoners attitude would help their client. — Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026 Continuing in his take-no-prisoners approach, Lane moved on from Chalamet to relate an anecdote, first told by his friend Jesse Tyler Ferguson on a podcast, in which Lane met Ferguson’s young son, who was duly dazzled by The Lion King star. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take-no-prisoners

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Adjective

The author's personal journey highlights how ruthless prioritization, risk management, and resourcefulness, born from necessity, became foundations for financial stability.

— Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
In Season 2, the ruthless, backstabbing family behind a beauty brand — and an underground trafficking ring — will face a reckoning.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Definition of ruthless

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Regehr was relentless and merciless, and Oilers fans had to witness it over and over again.

— Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026
The red card was rescinded; the team was unmoored; conspiracies grew overnight, like mushrooms; and a merciless Belgium swept in and trampled, 4–1, on what remained.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of merciless

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taken one's time

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taken out

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