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