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Authoritarian

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Definition

adjective: favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom; noun: a person who supports or enforces strict obedience to authority

Synonyms & similar words

dictator overbearing tyrannic despotic tyrannical dictatorial autocratic dictatorial oppressive domineering tyrannical autocratic totalitarian repressive despotic absolute overbearing bossy controlling unyielding harsh severe cruel inhumane rigid stern dominant

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