AUTHORITARIAN STATE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase authoritarian state. (close relations)
authoritarian
Best Alternative Words for AUTHORITARIAN STATE
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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 |