despot
UK/'despɒt/US
GREA2
Definitions
n.
A ruler who holds absolute power and uses it cruelly and oppressively; a tyrant
专制君主，暴君
Root Breakdown
despotother
=despot
Common Collocations
- 1.absolute despot绝对独裁者
- 2.cruel despot残暴的暴君
- 3.despot ruled专制统治
Example Sentences
- 1.
The despot ruled with an iron fist and showed no mercy to dissenters.
- 2.
Citizens lived in fear under the despot's oppressive regime.