Authoritarian Synonyms and Antonyms

ə-thôrĭ-târē-ən, ə-thŏr-, ô-
Characterized by or favoring absolute obedience to authority
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. dictatorial
  2. autocratic
  3. despotic
  4. tyrannical
  5. tyrannic
  6. totalitarian
  7. little-minded
  8. mean-minded
  9. narrow-hearted
  10. overbearing
  11. narrow-souled
  12. narrow-spirited
  13. unliberal
Antonyms:
  1. liberal
  2. democratic
Without limit in authority
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. strict
One who imposes or favors absolute obedience to authority
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. dictator
  2. autocrat
  3. despot
  4. martinet
  5. totalitarian
  6. tyrant
Tending to tell other people what to do in a peremptory or arrogant manner.
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. dictatorial

Words Related to Authoritarian

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Authoritarian Sentence Examples

  • Authoritarian parents are strict disciplinarians, often relying on physical punishment and the withdrawal of affection to shape their child's behavior.

  • I'm not authoritarian by nature but I knew there was a desperate need for leadership of our group.

  • In its place an increasingly authoritarian bureaucracy was gaining strength.

  • Permissive parents are the opposite of authoritarian parents.

  • However, the process can give you some clues about your parenting style; the three most common types of parenting include authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive.

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