Associations to the word «Dictatorial»
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Wiktionary
DICTATORIAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to a dictator
DICTATORIAL, adjective. In the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others
Dictionary definition
DICTATORIAL, adjective. Of or characteristic of a dictator; "dictatorial powers".
DICTATORIAL, adjective. Expecting unquestioning obedience; "the timid child of authoritarian parents"; "insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter".
DICTATORIAL, adjective. Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government".
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