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Dictator
01
dictator, tiran
a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force
Voorbeelden
The dictator imposed strict censorship laws to suppress any opposition to his regime.
De dictator voerde strenge censuurwetten in om elke oppositie tegen zijn regime te onderdrukken.
Under the dictator's rule, citizens had very limited personal freedoms and faced severe punishments for dissent.
Onder het bewind van de dictator hadden burgers zeer beperkte persoonlijke vrijheden en werden ze geconfronteerd met zware straffen voor afwijkende meningen.
02
someone who behaves in a tyrannical or domineering manner
Voorbeelden
The coach was a dictator, enforcing strict rules on the team.
Her manager acted like a dictator over minor office decisions.
03
a speaker who dictates text to a secretary or recording device
Voorbeelden
The author served as a dictator while the secretary typed the manuscript.
She acted as a dictator during the transcription session.
Lexicale Boom
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dictatorship
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dictate
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