DICTATORIAL


Meaning of DICTATORIAL in English

adjective

imposing one's will or opinions on others

the chief was inclined to be dictatorial with his subordinates

Synonyms: authoritarian, authoritative, dictative, doctrinaire, dogmatic, magisterial; compare totalitarian 1

Related Word: bossy, domineering, imperative, imperious, masterful, peremptory; absolute, arbitrary, autocratic, despotic, tyrannical; arrogant, haughty, overbearing, proud; firm, stern

Contrasted words: amenable, biddable, docile, obedient, tractable; menial, obsequious, servile, slavish, subservient

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