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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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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
With each passing week, new complaints about her autocratic administration come to light.
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Caleb Hofmann, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
The rise of autocratic regimes across the world over the last decade and a half has put democrats on high alert.
—Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
By Michael Schuman The revelation that North Korean troops have been gathering in Russia, ostensibly to assist President Vladimir Putin in his brutal invasion of Ukraine, has stoked Western fears of autocratic states banding together to undermine the interests of democracies.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
In the 2010s, with Europe flattering on the brink of collapse, and U.S. going through various phases of social upheaval with the #metoo or BLM movements, the appeal of strongmen running autocratic regimes became all too obvious.
—Vuk Vukovic, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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Caleb Hofmann, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
The rise of autocratic regimes across the world over the last decade and a half has put democrats on high alert.
—Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
By Michael Schuman The revelation that North Korean troops have been gathering in Russia, ostensibly to assist President Vladimir Putin in his brutal invasion of Ukraine, has stoked Western fears of autocratic states banding together to undermine the interests of democracies.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
In the 2010s, with Europe flattering on the brink of collapse, and U.S. going through various phases of social upheaval with the #metoo or BLM movements, the appeal of strongmen running autocratic regimes became all too obvious.
—Vuk Vukovic, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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The ongoing siege at the Argentine embassy in Caracas is a stark reminder of the oppressive lengths to which Nicolás Maduro’s regime will go to silence dissent.David Smolansky, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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The film embraces heroism in the face of an oppressive regime, the strength of fraternal ties and the themes of love, betrayal, morality and hope.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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If the impeachment is confirmed by the Constitutional Court, Yoon will become the fourth South Korean president — out of eight total — to be jailed or ousted since the nation democratized in 1987 after decades of authoritarian rule.Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Key Background Prisoners fled Syrian prisons this week after Assad’s regime fell, marking the end of the Assad family’s authoritarian rule over the country after more than 50 years.Ty Roush, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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That is a big part of it but a team that has been imperious for so long shouldn’t capitulate like this because one player is out.Joe Prince-Wright, NBC Sports, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Van Dijk was largely imperious for Liverpool last season, embracing the captaincy role he was given by Jurgen Klopp in the summer, delivering standout performances at big moments — none more than his match-winning turn in the Carabao Cup final.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
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In just a few days last week, the loose coalition of resistance fighters ended a cruel tyrannical dynastic rein in Syria as Russia and Iran were too distracted to bring air cover to their ally, the despotic President al-Assad.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Yet over the weekend, suddenly, and to much of the world's surprise, the despotic regime of the al-Assad family fell and Assad himself, with his wife and children, escaped to Moscow, where he was granted political asylum.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some media outlets are surrendering to Trump already This absurd boasting — arrogant without portfolio — is just what Trump is looking for in the VOA job.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Angle was able to alter between arrogant heel and lovable goofball almost on a whim.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical twin emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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This has created a chain reaction throughout the Middle East of all those who want to be free from this oppressive and tyrannical regime.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Your 1987 portrayal of Titus Andronicus for the Royal Shakespeare Company was a sensation and has been called the authoritative interpretation of the role.Andrew Goldman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Park, the next authoritarian president who ruled for 18 years, was shot dead in 1979 by his own intelligence chief, unleashing an era of turmoil and brutal dictatorial rule that left an indelible mark on the nation’s political psyche.Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Winston Smith, the main character, only vaguely remembers the days before Big Brother assumed dictatorial power, when Airstrip One was still called England or Britain.Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Autocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autocratic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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