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dictatorial

[dik-tuh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌdɪk təˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /


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“There is no possibility that she will behave in an authoritarian or dictatorial way,” said Fernando Rospigliosi, a member of her Popular Force party and head of the Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Some in the business describe Janick, who’s married with three children, as a dictatorial boss unwilling to cede control to the execs leading the company’s various divisions.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 30, 2026

"His style of leadership, in retrospect I would call it very manipulative. At the time, I would say, it was very dictatorial," Ms Evans said.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2025

Since his temperament is dictatorial by nature, much of his agenda is naturally autocratic.

From Salon Jun. 13, 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




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