Dictionary Check: despotic

"despotic" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

Synonyms:
adjective

ruled by or characteristic of a despot

Example: "moved from a feudal to a despotic order"
adjective

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

Example: "an authoritarian regime"

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