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Plural
dictators
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a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force
- The dictator imposed strict censorship laws to suppress any opposition to his regime.
- Under the dictator's rule, citizens had very limited personal freedoms and faced severe punishments for dissent.
- Many people fled the country to escape the oppressive rule of the dictator.
- The dictator's regime was known for its human rights abuses and widespread corruption.
- After years of suffering under the dictator, the people rose up in a revolution to demand democracy.
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someone who behaves in a tyrannical or domineering manner
- The coach was a dictator, enforcing strict rules on the team.
- Her manager acted like a dictator over minor office decisions.
- Friends avoided him because he behaved like a dictator.
- He ran the club like a dictator, ignoring others' suggestions.
- The director was considered a dictator by his staff.
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a speaker who dictates text to a secretary or recording device
- The author served as a dictator while the secretary typed the manuscript.
- She acted as a dictator during the transcription session.
- The dictator read the speech while the assistant recorded it.
- He used a dictator to produce notes for the meeting.
- The secretary followed the instructions of the dictator carefully.