Definitions:

1. in an autocratic manner adverb
   • The last of the czars, Nicholas II, ruled Russia autocratically, but that style of governance contributed to his downfall.
2. in an overbearingly domineering manner adverb
   • The last of the czars, Nicholas II, ruled Russia autocratically, but that style of governance contributed to his downfall.
3. in an overbearingly domineering manner adverb
   • Rather than heeding the advice of his advisers, the king chose to rule autocratically, and the consequences were severe.
4. in an overbearingly domineering manner adverb
   • The president's decision to deploy troops to the border without consulting Congress was seen by many as an autocratic move.
5. in an overbearingly domineering manner adverb
   • The dictator ruled the country autocratically for decades, but eventually his iron grip was broken by a popular uprising.
6. in an overbearingly domineering manner adverb
   • The general was accused of ruling his troops autocratically and was relieved of his command.
7. in an overbearingly domineering manner adverb
   • The king's autocratic rule was unpopular with the people, who longed for a more democratic form of government.
8. in an overbearingly domineering manner adverb
   • The CEO was criticized for ruling the company autocratically and making decisions without input from his employees.

Synonyms:

• dictatorially
• magisterially