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Despotic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /disˈpɒt.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Despotic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.

More Meanings

  1. Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.

Example Sentences

This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.
The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.

Word Forms

Synonyms for despotic

Depending on context, synonyms include autocratic, tyrannical, authoritarian, dictatorial, undemocratic.

autocratictyrannicalauthoritariandictatorialundemocratic

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dictatorial, tyrannical, autocratic, authoritarian, undemocratic, tyranny.

dictatorialtyrannicalautocraticauthoritarianundemocratictyrannyautocracydespotismdictatorshipauthoritarianismtotalitarianrepressiveoppressivedespotocratictyrannicidaltyranttyrannicabsolutisttyrannish

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