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Dominate vs Dictator - What's the difference?

dominate | dictator |

As a verb dominate

is to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power.

As a noun dictator is

originally, a magistrate without colleague in republican ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term granted by the senate (legislature), typically to conduct a war.

dominate

English

Verb

(dominat)
  • To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
  • To exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone
  • To enjoy a commanding position in some field
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  • To overlook from a height
  • Anagrams

    * ----

    dictator

    Alternative forms

    * dictatour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Originally, a magistrate without colleague in republican ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term granted by the senate (legislature), typically to conduct a war
  • A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government
  • A tyrannical boss, or authority figure
  • A person who dictates text (e.g. letters to a clerk)
  • A ruler or , the highest level of authority.