Synonyms: authoritarian, dictator
Definition: a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
Usage: my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime
Similar words: oppressor
Definition: a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures
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: dictatorial, authoritarian, overbearing
Definition: expecting unquestioning obedience
Usage: the timid child of authoritarian parents; insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
Similar words: domineering
Definition: tending to domineer