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Definitions

authoritarian

[uh-thawr-i-tair-ee-uhn, uh-thor-] / əˌθɔr ɪˈtɛər i ən, əˌθɒr- /

ADJECTIVE

domineering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

autocratic dictatorial imperious rigid strict totalitarian tyrannical

STRONG

absolute disciplinarian doctrinaire

WEAK

authoritative despotic dogmatic harsh magisterial severe unyielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

democratic flexible lenient yielding

STRONG

submissive

WEAK

liberal

NOUN

domineering person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

autocrat disciplinarian

STRONG

absolutist despot dictator tyrant

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