despotic
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despotic
- /disˈpɒt.ɪk/ UK
- /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/ UK
- /dəˈspɒt.ɪk/ UK
- /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ US
Rhymes with -ɒtɪk
Where it comes from
From Ancient Greek δεσποτικός (despotikós) via French despotique, equivalent to despot + -ic.
adjective more despotic · most despotic · despotick
- Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant. This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.
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Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.
Similar: bossy and arrogant
Translations
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adj of or pertaining to a despot
| Español | despótico |
|---|---|
| Português | despótico |
| Français | despotique |
| Deutsch | despotisch |
| Română | despotic |
| Русский | деспоти́ческий despotíčeskij |
adj acting or ruling as a despot
| Português | despótico |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | despotisch |
| Română | despotic |
| Русский | деспоти́чный despotíčnyj |
Talk about this word "despotic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/despotic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. despotic. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/despotic "despotic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/despotic.Cite this
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