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(satellite adjective) ruled by or characteristic of a despot; "moved from a feudal to a despotic order"; "his administration was arrogant and despotic" |
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(adjective) belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot |
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Synonyms: despotical |
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(satellite adjective) characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government" |
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Synonyms: authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, tyrannical |
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