took no prisoners

A form of take no prisoners — To be uncompromising.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of take no prisoners
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APA

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“took no prisoners.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20no%20prisoners. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “took no prisoners,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20no%20prisoners.

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