despotic (Meaning)

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despotic (a)

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

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despotic (s)

ruled by or characteristic of a despot

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

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despotic (a.)

Alt. of Despotical

despotic Sentence Examples

  1. The despotic ruler wielded absolute power over his subjects, ruling with an iron fist.
  2. Under the despotic regime, dissent was swiftly crushed, and any form of opposition was met with severe punishment.
  3. The despotic leader showed no mercy to those who dared to challenge his authority.
  4. Citizens lived in constant fear of the despotic government, afraid to speak out against its injustices.
  5. The despotic monarch's lavish lifestyle was funded by the exploitation of the impoverished masses.
  6. Despite widespread discontent, the despotic regime maintained its grip on power through force and coercion.
  7. The despotic ruler imposed draconian laws to suppress any semblance of dissent within the kingdom.
  8. The despotic regime's propaganda machine worked tirelessly to maintain the illusion of popular support.
  9. Human rights were routinely violated under the despotic regime, with arbitrary arrests and disappearances being common occurrences.
  10. The despotic leader's reign brought misery and suffering to the people, leaving a legacy of oppression and tyranny.

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The despotic ruler wielded absolute power over his subjects, ruling with an iron fist.

Under the despotic regime, dissent was swiftly crushed, and any form of opposition was met with severe punishment.

The despotic leader showed no mercy to those who dared to challenge his authority.

Citizens lived in constant fear of the despotic government, afraid to speak out against its injustices.