Synonyms: tyrannic, tyrannical, despotic, dictatorial, authoritarian, autocratic
Definition: characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Usage: an authoritarian regime; autocratic government; despotic rulers; a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war; a tyrannical government
Similar words: undemocratic
Definition: not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals
Usage: the union broke with its past undemocratic procedures
Synonyms: tyrannical, tyrannous, oppressive
Definition: marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
Usage: the oppressive government; oppressive laws; a tyrannical parent; tyrannous disregard of human rights
Similar words: domineering
Definition: tending to domineer