Meaning & Definition of Despotic in English
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Despotic
/dɪspɑtɪk/
adjective
1. Belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
synonym:
- despotic,
- despotical
2. Ruled by or characteristic of a despot
- "Moved from a feudal to a despotic order"
- "His administration was arrogant and despotic"
synonym:
- despotic
3. Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
- Having absolute sovereignty
- "An authoritarian regime"
- "Autocratic government"
- "Despotic rulers"
- "A dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"
- "A tyrannical government"
synonym:
- authoritarian,
- autocratic,
- dictatorial,
- despotic,
- tyrannic,
- tyrannical