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autocratical(adjective, full, absolute)
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autonomous(full, absolute)
2
beknighted(adjective, important, powerful, influential, commanding)
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brutal(adjective, oppressive, suppressive)
2
competent(strong, energetic, effective, prevailing, influential)
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controlling(strong, energetic, powerful, effective, dynamic)
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critical(adjective, severe)
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didactic
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draconian(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
2
great(prevailing, influential, commanding)
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illiberal
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imperative
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impressive(adjective, prevailing, influential, commanding, authoritative)
2
obstinate(adjective, severe)
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omnipotent(adjective, prevailing, influential, commanding)
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oppressor(noun, tyrant)
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paternalistic(adjective, alert, dominant, circumspect, ascendant)
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preeminent(strong, energetic, full, absolute, effective)
2
prescriptive
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prudish(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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