Definition Synonyms
Definition of dictatorial - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
authoritydemanding obedience without question
- Her dictatorial tone left no room for discussion.
2.
politicshaving absolute power and control
- The leader's dictatorial rule was unchallenged.
Origin of dictatorial
Latin, dictare (to dictate) + -orial (pertaining to)
Terms with dictatorial included in their meaning
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leadership
domineering and dictatorial in manner
behavior
oppressive or dictatorial in nature
authority
strict and dictatorial, exercising firm ruthless control
government
despotic or dictatorial in nature
Examples of dictatorial in a sentence
The manager's dictatorial approach caused unrest among employees. Her dictatorial approach alienated the team members. The board opposed his dictatorial management style.
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- French:dictatorial, autoritaire, ...
- German:diktatorisch, autoritär, ...
- Italian:dittatoriale, ...
- Spanish:dictatorial, ...
- Portuguese:ditatorial, ...
- Chinese:专制的, 专权的, ...
- Japanese:独裁的な, 絶対的な, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِبْدَادِيّ, دِيكْتَاتُورِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:דִּיקְטָטוֹרִי, דִּיקְטָטוֹרִי, ...
- Russian:диктаторский, авторитарный, ...
- Ukrainian:диктаторський, тиранічний, ...
- Hindi:तानाशाही, सर्वसत्तावादी, ...
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