dictatorial

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

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

Based on descriptions of dictatorial regimes over the past century, the distinction seems to be this: Totalitarianism is authoritarianism intensified.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 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

Durham’s tight housing market, combined with Oldham’s well-known dictatorial style, gave teeth to the threat.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson