Despotic
[dɪ'spɒtɪk] or [dɪ'spɑtɪk]
Definition
(adj.) ruled by or characteristic of a despot; 'moved from a feudal to a despotic order'; 'his administration was arrogant and despotic' .
(adj.) belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot .
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Definition
(a.) Alt. of Despotical
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Absolute, arbitrary, imperious, tyrannical, autocratic.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Autocratic, domineering, arbitrary, arrogant, imperious, self-willed,irresponsible, absolute, cruel, tyrannical
ANT:Limited, constitutional, humane, merciful
Typist: Natalie
Examples
- Conscience, and honour, and the most despotic necessity dragged me apart from her, and kept me sundered with ponderous fetters. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- He was despotic, and she liked freedom. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- But he controlled himself, and only said, with a touch of despotic firmness-- What I am to do in my practice, Rosy, it is for me to judge. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- He is despotic, and unmerciful to insubordination; he would shoot a fellow down with as little remorse as he would shoot a buck, if he opposed him. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The tempter stood by him, too,--blinded by furious, despotic will,--every moment pressing him to shun that agony by the betrayal of the innocent. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Go to Lucas Beaumanoir, and say thou hast renounced thy vow of obedience, and see how long the despotic old man will leave thee in personal freedom. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
Typist: Natalie