dictatorial

/,diktə'tɔ:riəl/
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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to or characteristic of a dictator: Having the absolute power and authority of a single ruler who is not restricted by laws, a constitution, or opposition.
    • Tending to impose one's will on others in an arrogant, overbearing, and domineering way: Expecting or demanding complete obedience without question.
Usage
  • The primary use of "dictatorial" is to describe systems of government, rulers, or their methods that are autocratic and oppressive.
  • It is also used to describe a person's manner or behavior that is unpleasantly commanding and allows no freedom for others.
Examples
  • Describing a government or rule:
    • The country suffered for decades under a dictatorial regime.
    • He seized dictatorial powers after the coup.
  • Describing a person's manner:
    • Her management style was harsh and dictatorial, leaving no room for discussion.
    • The coach's dictatorial attitude demoralized the team.
Advanced Usage
  • "dictatorial powers": Extraordinary and absolute authority granted to or assumed by a leader, often in a time of crisis.
    • The senate granted the president dictatorial powers to handle the emergency.
  • "dictatorial regime": A government system controlled by a single absolute ruler or a small group.
    • The revolution aimed to overthrow the dictatorial regime.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dictator (n): A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
  • Dictatorship (n): A form of government or state ruled by a dictator.
  • Dictate (v): To lay down authoritatively; prescribe.
Synonyms
  • Autocratic: Relating to a ruler who has absolute power.
  • Authoritarian: Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.
  • Tyrannical: Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
  • Despotic: Of or typical of a despot; tyrannical.
  • Overbearing: Unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering.
Antonyms
  • Democratic: Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
  • Egalitarian: Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
  • Collaborative: Produced or conducted by two or more parties working together.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To rule with a dictatorial hand: To govern in a very strict, authoritarian manner.
    • The CEO ran the company with a dictatorial hand, making every decision himself.
Adjective
  1. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
    • an authoritarian regime
    • autocratic government
    • despotic rulers
    • a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
    • a tyrannical government
  2. expecting unquestioning obedience
    • the timid child of authoritarian parents
    • insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
  3. of or characteristic of a dictator
    • dictatorial powers

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