| Main Entry: | dictator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | absolute ruler |
Synonyms: |
Hitler, absolutist, adviser, authoritarian, autocrat, boss, chief, commander, despot, disciplinarian, fascist, leader, magnate, mogul, oligarch, oppressor, ringleader, slavedriver, totalitarian, tycoon, tyrant, usurper |
| Main Entry: | authoritarian |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | domineering person |
Synonyms: |
absolutist, autocrat, despot, dictator, disciplinarian, tyrant |
| Notes: | authoritarian is tyrannical while authoritative commands respect |
| Main Entry: | chief |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person in charge |
Synonyms: |
big cheese, big gun, big wheel, bigwig, boss, captain, chieftain, commander, dictator, director, foreperson, general, governor, head, head honcho, head person, honcho, key player, leader, manager, monarch, overlord, overseer, president, principal, proprietor, ringleader, ruler, sovereign, superintendent, supervisor, suzerain, top brass, top cat |
Antonyms: |
apprentice, employee, servant, subordinate, underling, worker |
| Main Entry: | emperor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | ruler |
Synonyms: |
czar, dictator, empress, king, monarch, prince, sovereign, sultan |
| Main Entry: | oppressor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | tyrant |
Synonyms: |
absolute ruler, authoritarian, autocrat, bully, despot, dictator, martinet, persecutor, slave driver, taskmaster |
| Main Entry: | potentate |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | monarch |
Synonyms: |
autocrat, chief, chieftain, crowned head, despot, dictator, emperor, empress, head of state, king, leader, majesty, prince, princess, queen, royalty, ruler, sovereign |
| Main Entry: | tyrant |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who dictates, oppresses |
Synonyms: |
Hitler, Stalin, absolute ruler, absolutist, authoritarian, autocrat, bully, despot, dictator, inquisitor, martinet, oppressor, slave driver |
Antonyms: |
democrat |
| Main Entry: | Big Brother |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | authoritarian government |
Synonyms: |
authoritarian, despot, dictator, oppressor, strongman, totalitarian, tyrant |