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AUTHORITARIAN STATE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase authoritarian state. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase authoritarian state. (close relations)
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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

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

oppressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

• marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

repressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restrictive of action

totalitarian
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life

noun

• an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government

adjective satellite

• characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control

tyrannical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

authoritarian regime
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a government that concentrates political power in an authority not responsible to the people

Best Hypernyms For AUTHORITARIAN STATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for authoritarian state, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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authorities government regime

Alternatives for AUTOCRATIC

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