AUTHORITARIAN Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word authoritarian. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word authoritarian. (close relations)

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	dictatorial				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or characteristic of a dictator adjective satellite • expecting unquestioning obedience • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
	autocratic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
	despotic				adjectiveadj
	adjective • belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot adjective satellite • ruled by or characteristic of a despot • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
	imperious				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
	oppressive				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • weighing heavily on the senses or spirit • marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
	tyrannical				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
	authoritative				adjectiveadj
	adjective • endowed with authority adjective satellite • having authority or ascendancy or influence • of recognized authority or excellence
	domineering				adjectiveadj
	adjective • tending to domineer
	arrogant				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
	commanding				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • used of a height or viewpoint
	dictator				nounn
	noun • a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine • a ruler who is unconstrained by law • a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
	haughty				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
	illiberal				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • narrow-minded about cherished opinions
	overbearing				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • expecting unquestioning obedience • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
	tyrannic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

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