dictatorial

• Einen Diktator betreffend oder für ihn typisch; absolute Macht ausübend oder in unterdrückender, despotischer Weise herrschend.

Relating to or characteristic of a dictator; exercising absolute power or authority in a domineering or oppressive manner.

1. Relating to a dictatorB2formal

   Of or relating to a ruler who has absolute power and authority.

   Diktatorisch

   • The country suffered under a dictatorial regime for decades.
   • Dictatorial governments often suppress freedom of speech.
   • The leader's dictatorial style was criticized internationally.

   Synonymeabsoluteauthoritarianautocraticdespotictotalitariantyrannical

2. Overbearing or controllingB2formal

   Behaving like a dictator; domineering, autocratic, or insisting on complete obedience.

   Herrschsüchtig

   • His dictatorial management style made employees feel undervalued.
   • She had a dictatorial attitude towards her children.
   • The coach's dictatorial methods alienated the team.

   Synonymeauthoritarianauthoritativeautocraticdespoticdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingtyrannical

   Antonymecompliantdemocratichumblelenientmeekmildpermissivesubmissivetolerantyielding