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dictatorial

[dik-tuh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌdɪk təˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
tyrannical, authoritarian
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute arbitrary arrogant autocratic dogmatic domineering haughty imperious oppressive overbearing totalitarian
WEAK
bossy clamorous crack-the-whip despotic dictative doctrinaire egotistic firm imperative iron-handed peremptory pompous proud stern throwing weight around unlimited unrestricted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
democratic humble meek obedient servile submissive yielding
WEAK
docile passive

Example Sentences

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Cyber Partisans describes itsself as "a highly organised hacktivist collective that is fighting for the liberation of Belarus from dictatorial rule".

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

Newsom said the arrest was "outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful."

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

The AAU’s dictatorial control forced athletes into penury and enriched its leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2025

A Guardian profile from last November notes that the Collinses now appear to be planning a dictatorial city-state for an anonymous wealthy donor, without at all mentioning that their Project Eureka has gone nowhere.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2025

I stuffed the remaining napkins back into the holder and then stood up to face mustachioed Stan, who was watching this unfold with unadulterated glee beaming off his annoying, dictatorial face.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon