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dictatorial

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adjective
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As an adjective, dictatorial means of or pertaining to a dictator.

Meanings of dictatorial

4 meanings

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a dictator

  2. In the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others.

  3. Expecting unquestioning obedience

    “the timid child of authoritarian parents”

    “insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter”

    Similar: authoritarian, overbearing

  4. Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

    “an authoritarian regime”

    “autocratic government”

    “despotic rulers”

    Similar: authoritarian, autocratic, despotic, tyrannic, tyrannical

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adjective: expecting unquestioning obedience
authoritarianoverbearing
adjective: characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; hav…
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