Despot
An absolute ruler who wields unrestricted power; a tyrant.
nounDespot
An absolute ruler who wields unrestricted power; a tyrant.
nounImagine This
There was once a school principle who insisted on a lot of homework but against sporting activities for his students. He is indeed a tyrant.
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DES-pΙt
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Looks visually like the word itself; related to despotism
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From Greek despΓ³tΔs meaning 'master, lord'.
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tyrant, autocrat, dictator, oppression, tyranny, authoritarianism
Note
Despot refers to an individual with unchecked authority. Despotism is the system or practice of absolute rule by a despot; despotic describes the characteristic of such rule.
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- The cruel despot ruled the province with an iron fist.
- Citizens lived in fear under the despot's decrees.
From Greek despΓ³tΔs meaning 'master, lord'.
DESPOT stands for Dreaded Executive Seizes Power Over Tyranny.
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