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despotic

adjective

/dɛˈspɒtɪk/

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

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

tyrannical, dictatorial, authoritarian, oppressive

democratic, fair, just

despotic rule, despotic power, despotic government

Extremely large; enormous.

Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.

Relating to cognition; concerned with the act or process of knowing, perceiving, etc.

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.

Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.