dic´ta|to´ri|al|ness

dic´ta|to´ri|al|ness
dic|ta|to|ri|al «DIHK tuh TR ee uhl, -TOHR-», adjective.
1. of or like that of a dictator; absolute: »

That country has a dictatorial government.

SYNONYM(S): autocratic.
2. fond of commanding and giving orders; domineering; overbearing: »

The younger children disliked the dictatorial manner of their older brother.

SYNONYM(S): arbitrary, imperious.
dic´ta|to´ri|al|ly, adverb.
dic´ta|to´ri|al|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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