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Definition of Despotic
1. Adjective. Belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot.
2. Adjective. Ruled by or characteristic of a despot. "His administration was arrogant and despotic"
3. Adjective. Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty. "A tyrannical government"
Exact synonyms: Authoritarian, Autocratic, Dictatorial, Tyrannic, Tyrannical
Similar to: Undemocratic
Derivative terms: Autocrat, Despot, Dictator, Tyranny, Tyranny
Similar to: Undemocratic
Derivative terms: Autocrat, Despot, Dictator, Tyranny, Tyranny
Definition of Despotic
1. a. Having the character of, or pertaining to, a despot; absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; evincing despotism; tyrannical; arbitrary.
Definition of Despotic
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant. ¹
2. Adjective. Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Despotic
1. despot [adj] - See also: despot