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also autocratical
1
as in oppressive
exercising power or authority without interference by others
democracy is supposed to protect the people against the rise of autocratic rulers
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2
as in authoritarian
fond of ordering people around
an autocratic Boy Scout leader who is under the delusion that he's still an army colonel
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Recent Examples of autocratic
That episode aired when Vladimir Putin began his rise to autocratic power in Russia.
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Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalists have been jailed by Iran, Russia and other autocratic regimes.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
This bloc of autocratic countries is playing more and more of a direct role in the invasion of Ukraine with thousands of North Korean soldiers now fighting next to Russians on the battlefield.
—Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, although Washington has conceived of its autocratic adversaries as a cohesive unit, almost all their cooperation has been through bilateral channels.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
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Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalists have been jailed by Iran, Russia and other autocratic regimes.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
This bloc of autocratic countries is playing more and more of a direct role in the invasion of Ukraine with thousands of North Korean soldiers now fighting next to Russians on the battlefield.
—Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, although Washington has conceived of its autocratic adversaries as a cohesive unit, almost all their cooperation has been through bilateral channels.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autocratic
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Plan Your Trip Charleston, South Carolina The Holy City may be blanketed in humidity in the height of summer, but Charlestonians have figured out all the best ways to deal with the oppressive air.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet history provides no shortage of examples of human courage, even under the most oppressive circumstances.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Other writers and artists have also begun to mine this era for clues to China’s current authoritarian malaise.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since taking office just a few weeks ago, President Trump has rapidly depleted the reservoir of America’s soft power with an authoritarian bent and astonishing speed.—
Penny Abeywardena,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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City, imperious under Pep Guardiola for so long, imploded in the autumn and on Christmas Day, sat seventh.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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In a minor act of indulgence, Lauren signs herself up for a commercials acting class overseen by the prickly and imperious Liz (Gaby Hoffmann, one of many faces familiar from Transparent).—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, land powers were often portrayed as despotic and militaristic.—
Colin Flint,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2025
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It was first created in 1942 specifically to serve as a foil to Axis disinformation and over the years became a beacon of hope to people living under all manner of totalitarian and despotic governments.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In a world where deal flow is crucial, being labeled as an arrogant VC results in missing out on prime opportunities.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The arrogant anti-union stance did not start with the current CEO; even the legendary Studs Terkel was slapped down by WFMT management for his earlier support of an effort to unionize in 1990.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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The film, based on Georges Simenon’s 1950 novel, stars Depardieu as a celebrated but tyrannical actor grappling with personal and professional decline.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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What is the character of those who bear false witness and favor Russia’s tyrannical lies over Ukrainians’ unalienable rights?—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The authoritative analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo from TFI Securities, has also indicated these are the dimensions.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The extreme heat in large parts of the world during 2024 contributed significantly to a jump in global energy demand, an authoritative new report says.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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Wu’s strong personality and dictatorial style have caught the attention of President Donald Trump, border czar Tom Homan and Attorney General Pam Bondi.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Nothing unconstitutional or dictatorial about that.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Autocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autocratic. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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