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despotic

UK/de'spɒtik/US
GREA2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to or characteristic of a despot; exercising power in a cruel and tyrannical way

专制的,专横的,暴虐的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
despotstem
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=despotic

Common Collocations

  • 1.despotic ruler专制统治者
  • 2.despotic regime专制政权
  • 3.despotic power专制权力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The despotic government suppressed free speech and controlled every aspect of society.

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