authoritarianly

[US]//ɔːˌθɒrɪˈteəriənli//
[UK]//əˌθɔːrɪˈteriənli//

Translation

adv.In an authoritarian manner; in a way that favors strict obedience to authority and allows little or no personal freedom.; In a domineering or dictatorial way; by giving orders and controlling others.

Phrases & Collocations

act authoritarianly

rule authoritarianly

speak authoritarianly

lead authoritarianly

respond authoritarianly

behave authoritarianly

Example Sentences

the principal spoke authoritarianly to the students during the assembly.

the manager responded authoritarianly to routine questions from the team.

she ruled authoritarianly over the department, dismissing feedback as irrelevant.

the officer ordered the crowd to disperse authoritarianly and without warning.

he imposed authoritarianly strict rules on the new employees.

the coach addressed mistakes authoritarianly instead of offering guidance.

the committee chair interrupted authoritarianly and shut down the debate.

her parents controlled authoritarianly every aspect of her schedule.

the editor rewrote the article authoritarianly, ignoring the reporter’s voice.

the landlord spoke authoritarianly and threatened eviction over a minor issue.

the director decided authoritarianly to cut the budget without consultation.

the policy was enforced authoritarianly across all offices, regardless of local needs.

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