despotic
adjective | /despotic/
relating to a ruler with absolute, unlimited power; tyrannical
despotic
adjective | /despotic/
Advanced WordsHARDrelating to a ruler with absolute, unlimited power; tyrannical
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"The despotic ruler ruled by decree and suppressed dissent."
"Despotic leadership styles often provoke rebellion."
Mnemonic Trick
DESPOTIC → DESPOT (tyrant) — absolute and oppressive power.
Etymology
From Greek despotēs “master, lord.”
Used for arbitrary and oppressive rule.
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