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despotic

/dɪˈspɑːtɪk/
des · pot · ic
Adverb:despotically
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1

Of, relating to, or typical of a despot; exercising absolute power in a cruel, oppressive, or tyrannical manner.

Example

"Citizens rallied in the capital to demand constitutional reforms after decades of despotic rule."

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• Rhymes for despotic

• Nearby Words

despondent
despondently
despot
despotic
despotism
dessert
dessertspoon

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century via French despotique from Ancient Greek despotikos, meaning "of or like a master," derived from despotes ("master of the house" or "lord").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Despotic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/despotic
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