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despotic

UK
/dɪsˈpɒtɪk/
US
/dɪsˈpɑːtɪk/

Translations

despoticadjective
more despotic
Comp.
most despotic
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈpɒtɪk/
US
/dɪsˈpɑːtɪk/
despotiqueSens général ; se dit d’un pouvoir ou d’un comportement exercé de façon arbitraire et oppressive.
The despotic ruler imposed harsh laws without considering the welfare of the people.
Le dirigeant despotique a imposé des lois sévères sans se soucier du bien-être du peuple.
Additional translations
tyranniqueInsiste sur l’oppression et l’arbitraire du pouvoir.
Synonyms
absolute
totalitarian
dictatorial
oppressive
autocratic
tyrannical
repressive
iron-fisted
Antonyms
democratic
tolerant
liberal

Definitions

despoticadjective
Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
The despotic ruler imposed harsh laws without considering the welfare of the people.
Relating to or characteristic of a despot or despotism, especially absolute and oppressive rule.
The constitution was drafted to prevent any form of despotic authority.
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