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Despotical

Having the character of, or pertaining to, a despot; absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; evincing despotism; tyrannical; arbitrary.

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Autocrat 74% 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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Autocrat 74% 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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Autocrat 66% 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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Despotic 92% connected

Alt. of Despotical

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Absolute adjective · 78% connection

Loosed from any limitation or condition; uncontrolled; unrestricted; unconditional; as, absolute authority, monarchy, sovereignty, an…

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Absoluteness noun · 78% connection

The quality of being absolute; independence of everything extraneous; unlimitedness; absolute power; independent reality; positiveness.

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Absolutism noun · 78% connection

The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; d…

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Allodium noun · 78% connection

Freehold estate; land which is the absolute property of the owner; real estate held in absolute independence, without being subject to…

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Almightiness noun · 78% connection

Omnipotence; infinite or boundless power; unlimited might.

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Anarchical adjective · 78% connection

Pertaining to anarchy; without rule or government; in political confusion; tending to produce anarchy; as, anarchic despotism; anarchi…

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Arbitrary adjective · 78% connection

Despotic; absolute in power; bound by no law; harsh and unforbearing; tyrannical; as, an arbitrary prince or government.

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Autocratical adjective · 78% connection

Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.

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Bully noun · 78% connection

A noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow.

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Dark adjective · 78% connection

Evincing black or foul traits of character; vile; wicked; atrocious; as, a dark villain; a dark deed.

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Denominative adjective · 78% connection

Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable.

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Despotat noun · 78% connection

The station or government of a despot; also, the domain of a despot.

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Despotism noun · 78% connection

The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny.

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Despotist noun · 78% connection

A supporter of despotism.

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Despotize verb · 78% connection

To act the despot.

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Dictator noun · 78% connection

One invested with absolute authority; especially, a magistrate created in times of exigence and distress, and invested with unlimited…

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Domination noun · 78% connection

The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway.

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Government noun · 78% connection

(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed; "tyrannical government"

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