despotism
noun | /despotism/
Government by a ruler with absolute, oppressive power.
despotism
noun | /despotism/
Word ListsGovernment by a ruler with absolute, oppressive power.
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"The king's despotism crushed all dissent."
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Despot = tyrant → absolute oppressive ruler.
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