caesarize

/sɛzəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or resemble a dictator or to impose a dictatorship

“The general’s ambitions eventually led to his country being caesarized by his own military.”

2. verb

to give the name of Caesar to (a month, etc.)

“The month of July was caesarized in honor of the great Roman leader.”

3. noun

a person who imposes a dictatorship

“The politician was seen as a caesarizer, taking control over the entire government.”

Synonyms

  • dictatorize
  • tyrannize

Antonyms

  • democratize
  • liberalize