English adjective: dictatorial | |||
1. | dictatorial of or characteristic of a dictator | ||
Samples | Dictatorial powers. | ||
2. | dictatorial expecting unquestioning obedience | ||
Samples | The timid child of authoritarian parents. Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter. | ||
Synonyms | authoritarian, overbearing | ||
Similar | domineering | ||
Antonyms | submissive | ||
3. | dictatorial characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty | ||
Samples | An authoritarian regime. Autocratic government. Despotic rulers. A dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war. A tyrannical government. | ||
Synonyms | authoritarian, autocratic, despotic, tyrannic, tyrannical | ||
Similar | undemocratic | ||
Antonyms | democratic | ||