autocratize
/ɑˈtɑ.kɹəˌtaɪz/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To make autocratic.
Example Sentences
- "The ERT excludes countries that autocratized substantially during the decade or so but where the process is over."
- "Freedom of expression indicators are most frequently diminishing, with nine of the top 20. It is often the first “domino” to fall when countries autocratize. […] The practice of self-censorship serves as a preemptive measure to avoid direct censorship or persecution when governments in autocratizing countries tighten their grip."
Etymology
From autocrat + -ize.
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ɑˈtɑ.kɹəˌtaɪz/