Synonyms for ayatollah
ˌɑ yəˈtoʊ ləay·a·tol·lah

Princeton's WordNet

1. ayatollahnoun

   a high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well

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1. • Religious Leader

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1. Lindsey Graham:

   The Iranians have now secured enough votes in the Senate to ensure they have a pathway to a bomb, the missile to deliver it, and the money to pay for it, the only reason the Ayatollah and his henchmen aren't dancing in the streets of Tehran is they don't believe in dancing.

2. Mehrdad Khonsari:

   This assures that the leadership in the 'deep state,' that were something to happen to Ayatollah Khamenei in the next four to eight years, elements supportive of their interests will be in key places to control the future of Iran.

3. Abbas Milani:

   If they act against Ahmadinejad not only are there more documents he might reveal, as he’s often threatened to do, but eventually people will start to ask, 'Who was behind him?' and we all know the answer to that question - it's Ayatollah Khamenei and the IRGC’s top command.

4. Benjamin Netanyahu:

   Two days ago, Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's leader, declared that his intention is to destroy the State of Israel. Yesterday, he said how he would do this, by unlimited enrichment in order to produce an arsenal of nuclear bombs, we are not surprised, we will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.

5. Abbas Milani:

   And we all know the answer to that question - it's Ayatollah Khamenei and the IRGC’s top command, i think it (prosecution of Ahmadinejad) is a political liability they just can’t afford at this time.