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Learn “Despotic”

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Despotic

adjective/des-POT-ik/

Meaning

Ruling with total, cruel and unfair power over others.

In context

Under the captain's despotic rule, no player was allowed an opinion.

Remember it

From 'despot' (a cruel ruler) - a despot rules with an iron pot-lid of control.

Use it well

Use for cruel, absolute rulers or bossy control that ignores others.