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Despotic
adjective
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Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
adjective
Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
"This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt."
2.
adjective
Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
"The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country."
Synonyms
domineering
tyrannical
despotical
dictatorial
autocratic
authoritarian
undemocratic
tyranny
autocracy
despotism
dictatorship
authoritarianism
Rhymes With
erotic
chaotic
exotic
neurotic
semiotic
psychotic
narcotic
hypnotic
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