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des·pot·ism
 despotism
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- pronunciation:
- de
sp
tih
zm
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the rule or practices of a tyrant; autocracy or tyranny.
- similar words:
- autocracy
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| definition 2: |
an autocratic or absolute government; dictatorship.
- similar words:
- tyranny
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| definition 3: |
a country under a despot's rule.
- similar words:
- autocracy
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| related words: |
domination |
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