Despotic meaning
Of or like a despot; autocratic; tyrannical.
adjective
The definition of despotic is something associated with or typically attributed to a despot, or a cruel and oppressive ruler.
An example of despotic used as an adjective is the phrase despotic killing which is the act of killing anyone who disagrees with your political position.
adjective
Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country.
adjective
Origin of despotic
- From Ancient Greek δεσποτικός (despotikos) via French despotique.
From Wiktionary