ə-thôr'ĭ-târ'ē-ən, ə-thŏr'-, ô-
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a dictator or dictatorship; autocratic.
Originally, a magistrate without colleague in republican ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term granted by the senate (legislature), typically to conduct a war
Characteristic of a tyrant or tyranny; despotic and oppressive:
Arrogant in asserting or attempting to assert one's will over others; overbearing.
Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.
An extremely oppressive, unjust, or cruel ruler.
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The definition of overbearing is someone who is bossy, arrogant or overwhelming in their power.
little-minded
mean-minded
narrow-souled
narrow-spirited
unliberal
narrow-hearted
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Not loose or vague; exact or precise:
(Dated) Tyrannical.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a master or teacher; authoritative:
Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic. [from 16th c.]
One who demands absolute adherence to forms and rules.
(Informal) Acting like a boss, as by ordering people about; domineering
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The definition of imperious is someone or something that is domineering and demanding, without any justification or right.
A person who wields power oppressively; a tyrant.
The definition of an autocrat is a person with unlimited power over others.
Democratic is defined as something related to the U.S. political party, the Democrats.
Done; finished; past; obsolete
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Being fully such; utter:
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