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DESPOTISM

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Despotism.

How to pronounce despotism:

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Despotism - as a noun

Dominance through threat of punishment and violence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absolutismtyranny

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absolutismauthoritarianismcaesarismdictatorshipmonocracyone-man ruleshogunatestalinismtotalitarianismtyranny
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
autarchyautocracy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The country rebelled against the despotism of its ruler."
"The citizens lived under a long history of despotism."
"The overthrow of the dictator marked the end of despotism in the nation."
"The tyrannical leader was known for his despotism."
"The people yearned for freedom from the despotism that governed their lives."
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Word Game Points

Is DESPOTISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, despotism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESPOTISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DESPOTISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despotism is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESPOTISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DESPOTISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despotism is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESPOTISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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