Synonyms for authoritarian
əˌθɔr ɪˈtɛər i ən, əˌθɒr-au·thor·i·tar·i·an

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1. authoritarianadjective

   Of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority.

   The dictator was an authoritarian.

   Synonyms:
   imperious, commanding

2. authoritarianadjective

   Characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial.

   The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants.

   Synonyms:
   commanding, imperious

3. authoritarianadjective

   Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one was an authority.

   Synonyms:
   imperious, commanding

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1. authoritarian, dictatoradjective

   a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

   "my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime"

   Synonyms:
   dictator, potentate

   Antonyms:
   submissive, democratic

2. authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, despotic, tyrannic, tyrannicaladjective

   characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

   "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government"

   Synonyms:
   tyrannical, despotical, overbearing, despotic, high-and-mighty, autocratic, oppressive, bossy, dictatorial, magisterial, peremptory, tyrannous, dominating, tyrannic

   Antonyms:
   democratic, submissive

3. authoritarian, dictatorial, overbearingadjective

   expecting unquestioning obedience

   "the timid child of authoritarian parents"; "insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter"

   Synonyms:
   tyrannical, sniffy, overbearing, haughty, despotic, lordly, autocratic, prideful, dictatorial, imperious, swaggering, supercilious, disdainful, tyrannic

   Antonyms:
   democratic, submissive

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1. List of paraphrases for "authoritarian":

   bossy, autocratic, authoritative, totalitarian, dictatorial, authoritarianism, tyrannical, despotic

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1. Alex Capri:

   Irreconcilable differences regarding values and growing frictions with China's mercantilist and authoritarian model will continue to drive polarization and competition.

2. Nicholas Spiro:

   This is inevitably going to raise fears about an even more authoritarian, an even more economically populist, nationalistic Turkey.

3. Nikolai Svanidze:

   It's an Asian tradition, countries with authoritarian regimes always try to publish their leader's most sparkling expressions even if those expressions are not that sparkling.

4. White House:

   While Homeland Security and FEMA officials continue to work with Homeland Security and FEMA officials regional partners to manage the new migration challenge caused by failing authoritarian regimes in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, Homeland Security and FEMA officials are also leading a comprehensive effort to support cities that are welcoming the people fleeing communism who Governor Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott are using as political pawns, for instance, FEMA has personnel dedicated to supporting each city, expediting requests for reimbursement as they come in, mobilizing local service provider and non-profit support, and working with other federal agencies to identify additional resources. Homeland Security and FEMA officials will continue to do everything Homeland Security and FEMA officials can to support cities as Governor Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott and Governor DeSantis intentionally create chaos and confusion with Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott cruel political stunts.

5. Joseph Wu:

   It's about Chinese authoritarianism trying to expand its own influence... Far beyond its borders, even into the Western hemisphere, they want to exercise their authoritarian rule and impose the authoritarian international order.