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 | ||