The difference between Authoritarian and Commanding

When used as nouns, authoritarian means one who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority, whereas commanding means the act of giving a command.

When used as adjectives, authoritarian means of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority, whereas commanding means tending to give commands, authoritarian.

check bellow for the other definitions of Authoritarian and Commanding

  1. Authoritarian as an adjective:

    Of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority.

  2. Authoritarian as an adjective:

    Characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial.

    Examples:

    "The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants."

  3. Authoritarian as an adjective:

    Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

  1. Authoritarian as a noun:

    One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

    Examples:

    "The dictator was an authoritarian."

  2. Authoritarian as a noun:

    One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.

  1. Commanding as a verb:

  1. Commanding as an adjective:

    Tending to give commands, authoritarian.

  2. Commanding as an adjective:

    Impressively dominant.

    Examples:

    "a commanding structure"

  3. Commanding as an adjective:

    Dominating from above, giving a wide view

  1. Commanding as a noun:

    The act of giving a command.

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