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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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How can such a playful fellow have dictatorial aspirations?!

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Away from the praise and the bright lights, however, members of the congregation described Brain as "manipulative and dictatorial".

From BBC • Aug. 21, 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 was lawyerly and also veered toward dictatorial, as my brother, who often got ordered out of our shared play area, would attest.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama