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Despot

A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.

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Czar 76% connected

A king; a chief; the title of the emperor of Russia.

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Dictator 76% connected

One who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims authoritatively for the direction of others.

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Potentate 76% connected

One who is potent; one who possesses great power or sway; a prince, sovereign, or monarch.

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Domineer 74% connected

To rule with insolence or arbitrary sway; to play the master; to be overbearing; to tyrannize; to bluster; to swell with conscious superiority or hau…

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Domineer 74% connected

To rule with insolence or arbitrary sway; to play the master; to be overbearing; to tyrannize; to bluster; to swell with conscious superiority or hau…

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Tyrannous 74% connected

Tyrannical; arbitrary; unjustly severe; despotic.

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Tyrannous 74% connected

Tyrannical; arbitrary; unjustly severe; despotic.

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Autocrat 92% connected

An absolute sovereign; a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government by claim of absolute right, not subject to restriction; as, Autocra…

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Tyrant 92% connected

An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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