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Despotic

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Definition

Despotic means of or relating to a ruler or government that has complete power and often uses that power in cruel and unfair ways.

Synonyms & similar words

tyrannic despotical tyrannical dictatorial authoritarian autocratic tyrannical dictatorial autocratic authoritarian oppressive domineering arrogant overbearing ruthless harsh cruel unjust unfair repressive totalitarian absolute monarchic imperious bossy high-handed

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