What is another word for power-hungry?

Pronunciation: [pˈa͡ʊəhˈʌŋɡɹi] (IPA)

Power-hungry is a term used to describe someone who has an excessive desire for control and authority. Synonyms for power-hungry include, but are not limited to, ambitious, authoritarian, despot, dominant, imperious, insatiable, controlling, manipulative, and ruthless. Some people use the term "control freak" to describe a power-hungry person who obsessively wants to micromanage everything. Other alternative phrases that can be used as synonyms for the term include "power-obsessed," "authority-mad," or "desire for domination." People who are power-hungry are often seen as intimidating and unapproachable, and their desire for power can have a negative impact on those around them.

What are the hypernyms for Power-hungry?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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