⚖️despotic

adjective
/dɛˈspɒtɪk/

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

Example Sentences

The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.

Synonyms

tyrannical, dictatorial, authoritarian, oppressive

Antonyms

democratic, fair, just

Collocations

despotic rule, despotic power, despotic government

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