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Definitions

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

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