Synonyms for

Dictators

Verb / dɪˈkteɪtɜ:z / / ˈdɪkteɪtɜ:z / Another word for dictators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dictators are people who have complete control and power over a country or group of people.

Synonyms & similar words

dictator potentate authoritarian authoritarians autocrats tyrants despots monarchs strongmen totalitarians rulers leaders chiefs bosses masters controllers governors regents overseers administrators executives managers supervisors

Example sentences

  1. The dictators oppressed their people and took away their freedoms.
  2. Many dictators are known for their brutality and violence.
  3. The country was ruled by a series of dictators who cared only about their own power.
  4. Dictators often use propaganda to control the thoughts and beliefs of their people.
  5. The people rose up against the dictator and overthrew his government.

Quotes

  • The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don't have to waste your time voting.
  • Dictators ride to and fro upon tigers which they dare not dismount. And the tigers are getting hungry.
  • I am the only dictator in the world who is a dictator over a country in which the majority of the people are of a different race or nationality from myself.

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