Despotic Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Despotic

Meaning 1 : characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

    Example : despotic rulers

    Synonyms : authoritarian,  autocratic,  dictatorial,  tyrannic,  tyrannical
Meaning 2 : belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

    Synonyms : despotical
Meaning 3 : ruled by or characteristic of a despot

    Example : moved from a feudal to a despotic order,his administration was arrogant and despotic