idiom
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword
the pen iz MY-tee-er than the sord
/ðə pɛn ɪz ˈmaɪtiər ðæn ðə sɔːrd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
thepenismightierthanthesword
Dictionary meaning
Written words and ideas have more lasting influence and power than physical force or violence.
Examples
- History has shown that the pen is mightier than the sword; revolutions are often started by writers.
- She chose to respond to oppression through journalism, believing the pen is mightier than the sword.
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