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Synonyms for dictator

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for dictator

an absolute ruler, especially one who is harsh and oppressive

one who imposes or favors absolute obedience to authority

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Synonyms for dictator

a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine

a ruler who is unconstrained by law

a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

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LAHORE -- Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari daughter of former president Asif Ali Zardari has said if only selective politicians have to be held accountable or will former dictator also be held accountable.
Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari daughter of former president Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday has said only selective politicians have to be held accountable or will former dictator also be held accountable.
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KARACHI -- Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday said that July 5 will remain as Black Day in the history of Pakistan as 41 years ago today, a dictator overthrew first directly elected democratic government led by PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, media reported.
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Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak today questioned Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on who were those labelling him a dictator.
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One of the most potent factors that impel a dictator to political power is an appeal to their spirit of "nationalism" or "patriotism."