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Dictatorial Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Dictatorial has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

of or characteristic of a dictator

"dictatorial powers"

2

expecting unquestioning obedience

"the timid child of authoritarian parents"

"insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter"

3

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"

4

of or pertaining to a dictator

Example Sentences
"dictatorial powers" adjective
"the timid child of authoritarian parents" adjective
"insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter" adjective
"an authoritarian regime" adjective
"autocratic government" adjective
"despotic rulers" adjective
"a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war" adjective
"a tyrannical government" adjective
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Rhyming Words
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