autocrat Synonyms
autocrat Meaning
autocrat (n)
a cruel and oppressive dictator
autocrat (a.)
An absolute sovereign; a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government by claim of absolute right, not subject to restriction; as, of all the Russias (a title of the Czar).
One who rules with undisputed sway in any company or relation; a despot.
autocrat Sentence Examples
- The autocrat's iron-fisted rule suppressed any dissent within the nation.
- History is replete with examples of autocrats who used propaganda to maintain their power.
- The autocrat's grandiose palace stood as a symbol of his absolute control over society.
- The autocrat's secret police ruthlessly silenced opposing voices, instilling fear among the populace.
- Despite his pretensions of benevolence, the autocrat's regime was marked by human rights abuses and social inequality.
- International pressure forced the autocrat to step down, paving the way for democratic reforms.
- The rise of autocrats in various parts of the world poses a threat to global stability and freedom.
- The autocratic government's control over the media stifled the free flow of information and ideas.
- The autocrat's isolationist policies stifled economic growth and hindered international cooperation.
- The legacy of autocratic rule often leaves a lasting scar on the political and social fabric of a nation.
FAQs About the word autocrat
a cruel and oppressive dictatorAn absolute sovereign; a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government by claim of absolute right, not subject to rest
monarch,ruler, sovran, empress, queen, potentate, emperor, king,sovereign, prince
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The autocrat's iron-fisted rule suppressed any dissent within the nation.
History is replete with examples of autocrats who used propaganda to maintain their power.
The autocrat's grandiose palace stood as a symbol of his absolute control over society.
The autocrat's secret police ruthlessly silenced opposing voices, instilling fear among the populace.
