despotic
adjective
- tyrannical
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /disˈpɒt.ɪk/ / /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/ / /dəˈspɒt.ɪk/
adj
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δεσποτικός (despotikós) via French despotique, equivalent to despot + -ic.
- Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
“This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt.”
- Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
“The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.”